Assistant Payroll Officer /Payroll Officer

Pirata Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount at all our restaurants

Medical insurance

Birthday gift certificate

Referral bonus

Fun and welcoming international work环境

Job summary

Pirata Group in Hong Kong is hiring an Assistant Payroll Officer / Payroll Officer to support end-to-end payroll operations. You will ensure accurate and timely payments while complying with HK Employment Ordinance, MPF, and IRD requirements.

The role covers data maintenance, periodic payroll runs, EMPF management, tax forms, and liaison with employees on payroll questions, with involvement in monthly finance reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management.
• 1 to 2 years of payroll experience in F/B, retail or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of HK Labour Law, MPF, and IRD tax ordinances.
• Proficient in MS Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and payroll software/HRIS.
• High integrity, strong numerical sense, and ability to handle confidential data.
• Good command of English and Chinese (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain employee master data, leave records, and attendance in the HRIS.
• Handle weekly and monthly payroll, including salaries, overtime, allowances, bonuses, and deductions.
• Manage EMPF contributions for new joiners and terminations.
• Prepare and submit annual IRD employer’s returns (Forms 56B, 56F, 56G).
• Calculate final payments (long service, severance, payment in lieu of notice).
• Serve as payroll and tax point of contact for employees.
• Assist in preparing monthly payroll reports for Finance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

MS Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Job Description: Assistant Payroll Officer /Payroll Officer

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Payroll Officer/Payroll Officer for supporting our end-to-end payroll operations. The successful candidate will ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, MPF regulations, and Inland Revenue Department (IRD) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and maintain employee master data, leave records, and attendance sheets in the HRIS system.
• Handle weekly & monthly payroll execution for employees, including calculating salaries, overtime, allowances, bonuses, and unpaid leave deductions.
• Manage EMPF, including enrollment for new joiners, calculating employer/employee contributions, and handling terminations.
• Prepare and submit annual tax employer’s returns (Forms 56B, 56F, and 56G) to the IRD.
• Calculate final payments (long service payment, severance pay, payment in lieu of notice) for departing staff.
• Serve as the point of contact for employees' payroll and tax questions.
• Assist in preparing monthly payroll reports for the Finance team.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management .
• 1 to 2 years of payroll experience, ideally within the F/B, retail, or hospitality industries .
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of Hong Kong Labour Law, MPF regulations, and IRD tax ordinances.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables are essential) and hands-on experience with payroll software/HRIS.
• High level of integrity, sharp attention to detail, strong numerical sense, and the ability to handle highly confidential data.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

Benefits

• 50% discount at all our restaurants
• Medical insurance
• Birthday gift certificate
• Referral bonus
• Fun and welcoming international work environment