Payroll Officer

Role Description
The Payroll Officer is responsible for managing payroll processing, maintaining accurate employee compensation records, and ensuring that salary payments are calculated and administered in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations. This role supports the smooth operation of payroll activities by verifying employee information, reviewing payroll data, processing salary adjustments, and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive financial and personal information.
Key responsibilities include preparing and processing payroll records, calculating salaries, allowances, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other employee payments. The Payroll Officer will verify attendance records, leave balances, employee benefits, and changes to compensation to ensure accurate payroll calculations. The role also involves reviewing payroll discrepancies, reconciling payroll reports, maintaining employee payment records, and coordinating with relevant departments to resolve payroll-related issues.
Additional duties include preparing payroll summaries, maintaining organized documentation, supporting payroll audits, and ensuring that employee records are updated accurately. The Payroll Officer will assist with statutory deductions, tax-related payroll documentation, social security contributions, and other applicable payroll obligations. Responsibilities also include responding to employee inquiries regarding salary payments, payslips, deductions, and payroll procedures while ensuring that all information is handled professionally and confidentially.
The successful candidate will contribute to improving payroll workflows, identifying calculation errors, and maintaining efficient administrative procedures. Attention to detail, numerical accuracy, sound organizational skills, and adherence to established deadlines are essential to ensuring reliable payroll operations and supporting overall human resources and finance activities.
Qualifications
Strong understanding of payroll administration, salary calculations, and employee compensation procedures.
Knowledge of payroll documentation, attendance records, leave management, allowances, deductions, and employee benefits.
Familiarity with applicable payroll regulations, statutory contributions, and tax-related requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to use payroll software, human resources information systems, and financial reporting tools.
Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling payroll data.
Ability to maintain confidential employee information and sensitive financial records.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring payroll deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve payroll-related inquiries efficiently.
Commitment to accuracy, integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Work arrangement
Yes