Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Master / HR Data Management Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and managing HR data integrity. This role serves as a key point of contact for payroll inquiries and supports HR reporting, compliance, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing & Administration:

• Maintain the payroll master data for all employees, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies, labor laws, and tax regulations.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare necessary journal entries.
• Manage deductions, allowances, overtime, and benefits integration with payroll.

HR Data Management:

• Maintain and update HR databases and employee records in the HRIS system.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality across all HR platforms.
• Support HR reporting by extracting, analyzing, and presenting data for management review.
• Monitor HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, leave balances, and other key indicators.

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and audits.
• Prepare documentation and reports for internal and external audits.
• Respond to payroll and HR data-related inquiries from employees and management.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and process improvements in payroll and HR data management.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to streamline workflows and reporting.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Previous experience in Hospitality.
• Proficiency handling high volume.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and labor laws.
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive employee data.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other HR/finance-related software.