Payroll Officer

Join our hotel team as a Payroll Officer and play a vital role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. We are looking for a meticulous, trustworthy, and organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The successful candidate will manage payroll processes, maintain payroll records, and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations while providing excellent support to employees on payroll-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll accurately and within scheduled deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including salaries, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and benefits.
• Verify attendance, timesheets, and leave records before payroll processing.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and the finance department.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially.
• Maintain payroll documentation and ensure data accuracy.
• Support internal and external payroll audits.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance to update employee records and payroll changes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Previous experience in payroll administration, preferably within the hospitality or service industry.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Sound understanding of payroll regulations, taxation, and statutory deductions.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet strict payroll deadlines.