Assistant Payroll Officer /Payroll Officer

Pirata LC Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount at restaurants

Medical insurance

Birthday gift certificate

Referral bonus

International work environment

Job summary

Pirata LC Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Payroll Officer/Payroll Officer to support end-to-end payroll operations in Hong Kong. The role ensures accurate, timely salary processing in line with Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, MPF, and IRD requirements.

The candidate will maintain employee master data, handle payroll execution, manage EMPF, and prepare tax returns. Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll software, plus English and Chinese fluency, are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management.
• 1–2 years payroll experience, ideally in F&B, retail or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of HK Labour Law, MPF regulations, and IRD tax ordinances.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and payroll software/HRIS.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and handling confidential data.
• Good command of English and Chinese (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain employee master data, leave records and attendance in HRIS.
• Handle weekly and monthly payroll execution including salaries, overtime and deductions.
• Manage EMPF enrollment and contributions for new joiners and terminations.
• Prepare and submit annual tax employer’s returns to the IRD.
• Calculate final payments for departing staff.
• Serve as the point of contact for payroll and tax questions.
• Assist in preparing monthly payroll reports for Finance.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS/payroll software

Data confidentiality

English & Chinese

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in HR Management

Tools

MS Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot)

Payroll software/HRIS

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experiencedAssistantPayroll Officer/Payroll Officerfor 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.
• ManageEMPF, 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

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Payroll Officer?
• What is your highest level of education?