Payroll Officer

Job Summary

The Payroll Officer is responsible to manage the day-to-day running of and the administration of the payroll, ensuring all work is completed in a timely manner, compliant to the relevant legislation and delivered in accordance to strict deadlines. The role also performs reconciliation of payroll in accordance with month-end and year-end requirements while providing advice, assistance and support with key human resources processes and activities.

Job Responsibilities 1

Ensure all payroll transactions are processed efficiently.

Ensure that any changes to the payroll data (fixed and/ or variable) are supported by approved documentation and in full compliance with the HR policies and procedures.

Collect, calculate and enter data in order to maintain and update payroll information.

Compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages and reporting on this

Determine payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income, social security taxes, employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.

Ensure manual and computerized records are accurately maintained and updated regularly in line with data

protection.

Ensure to resolve payroll discrepancies

Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed. Ensure confidentiality of all records and processes is maintained at all times.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Proficiency in using payroll processing software and systems.

Knowledge of features and functionalities of payroll management systems.

Proficient in maintaining accurate and organized payroll records.

Knowledge of record-keeping requirements and best practices.

Ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Address payroll-related issues and inquiries.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

Education