Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Perform daily payroll operations taking charge of payroll processes, wage computation, and timely & accurate disbursement of compensation across the organization.
• Review, analyze and check payroll reports for accuracy, eliminating inefficiencies and errors, and making corrections through journal entries & other established procedures.
• Provide information and answer employee queries about payroll related matters.
• Manage electronic timekeeping systems, collating and reviewing timesheets.
• Calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions. Track and monitor disbursements, deductions & reimbursements.
• Prepare and issue earnings statements, issue paychecks, manage direct deposits and maintain employee records.
• Execute time and attendance processing, and interface with payroll. Review, endorse and post overtime and other data.
• Coordinate with HC to ensure accurate and updated employee data.
• Comply with and manage audit requests as and when required.
• Ensure accurate and timely year-end reporting as needed. Prepare and present reports for senior management and the finance team.
• Play the role of resident payroll tax expert to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative assistance to the accounting department and assist with payroll expenditure projections and their analysis.
• Compile reports and perform financial analyses for audits and other compliance requirements.
• Identify, develop and implement new payroll procedures & improvements.
• Maintain records of hourly rates, wages & compensation, benefits & perks, new hire information, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–7 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or compensation and benefits functions.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, labor laws, taxation, statutory deductions, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing, reconciliations, auditing, and payroll reporting.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, HRMS/ERP applications, and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Experience working with Oracle HCM Payroll, ERP systems, or similar payroll platforms is preferred.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with integrity and professionalism.
• Good understanding of financial controls, payroll accounting, and reporting procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications related to payroll, finance, or HR are an advantage.
• Experience in multinational or large-scale corporate environments is preferred.

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About The Team