Job Description
Summary
The Payroll Officer is responsible for managing the organization’s payroll system, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. This role involves calculating wages, processing payments, and maintaining compliance with tax regulations and labor laws.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process payroll for employees on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.
- Calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other adjustments.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in compensation.
- Verify attendance, hours worked, and leave records for payroll purposes
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Prepare and submit statutory deductions such as taxes, pensions, and insurance contributions.
- Generate payroll reports for management and auditing purposes.
- Address discrepancies in payroll and provide resolutions promptly.
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees.
- Handle complaints or errors related to pay and resolve them efficiently.