Senior HR (Payroll)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Officer to oversee the end-to-end payroll processing for our organization. The ideal candidate will ensure the timely and accurate payment of salaries, compliance with relevant legislation, and continuous improvement of payroll procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process the company’s payroll on a weekly/bi-weekly/monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, labor laws, and internal company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of employee earnings, benefits, and deductions.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of payslips and tax documents (e.g., W-2s, T4s, etc.).
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll reports for management and auditing purposes.
• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure data consistency (new hires, terminations, bonuses, etc.).
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard payroll data.
• Support system upgrades, payroll software changes, and integration projects.
• Train and mentor junior payroll staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and general IT proficiency.