Deputy Manager HR

Master Group; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Group in Lahore seeks an Assistant Manager HR to oversee payroll operations, compensation and benefits administration, and reward strategy implementation. The role ensures accurate monthly payroll, benchmarking, increments, bonuses and statutory compliance while maintaining internal equity and market competitiveness.

The incumbent will also supervise employee lifecycle processes, confirmations, F&F settlements, documentation, separation management, and support the performance management

Qualifications

• BBA HR or MBA HR with relevant degree.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in HR/payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, HRIS and labor laws.
• Experience with leaves, attendance, employee records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and related compliance on a monthly cycle.
• Maintain accurate employee records and audit readiness.
• Analyze payroll data including fixed salary, incentives and deductions.
• Prepare payroll variance reports and benchmarking for salaries.
• Coordinate annual increments, bonuses and benefits administration.
• Manage end-to-end HR lifecycle including confirmations and F&F settlements.
• Support performance management through appraisals and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS management

Labor law knowledge

Performance appraisal coordination

Education

BBA HR / MHRM

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

The Assistant Manager will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations, compensation and benefits administration, reward strategy implementation, and core HR operations. The role will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll analysis, salary benchmarking, annual increments, bonuses, incentives, and statutory compliance while maintaining internal equity and market competitiveness. The incumbent will also oversee employee lifecycle processes, including confirmations, full & final settlements, employee documentation, and separation management, while supporting the performance management cycle through appraisal coordination, analysis, and reporting.

Job Description

Payroll Management

• Execute Payroll Processing: Manage the complete monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant statutory regulations.
• Maintain Employee Records: Ensure all digital and physical payroll records are up-to-date and audit-ready.
• Analyze & Reconcile Data: Perform monthly analyses on fixed salary components, variable pay, overtime, incentives, bonuses, deductions, and statutory contributions.
• Reporting & Variance Analysis: Prepare payroll reconciliation and variance reports to identify trends, address discrepancies, and provide strategic insights for management decision-making.
• Benchmarking & Administration: Support the development and implementation of the organization's reward strategy by assisting with salary benchmarking, compensation reviews, annual increments, and employee benefits.
• Market Alignment: Ensure internal equity, external market competitiveness, and alignment of compensation models with company business objectives.

HR Operations & Off boarding

• Employee Documentation: Manage the end-to-end issuance of official documentation, including employee confirmations, transfers, increment letters, service certificates, and experience letters, ensuring system alignment and appropriate approvals.
• Separation Management: Coordinate the complete employee clearance procedure and process accurate Full & Final (F&F) settlement payments for departing staff.
• Loans & Advances: Administer and monitor employee loan and salary advance requests in accordance with company policy.
• Incentive & Bonus Processing: Calculate and manage the distribution of annual performance bonuses and incentive programs.

Performance Management

• Appraisal Execution: Assist in coordinating and executing annual and semi-annual performance appraisal cycles.
• Data Synthesis & Reporting: Summarize completed appraisal evaluations and provide analytical reports to highlight performance trends across departments.

Additional Duties

• Ad-Hoc Responsibilities: Perform any other duties or special tasks as assigned by management to support departmental and organizational goals.

Job Specification

• Education:BBA HR / MHRM
• Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of HR Operations & Administration Payroll Processing & HRIS Management
• Leave & Attendance Administration
• Employee Records & Documentation
• Knowledge of Labor Laws & HR Compliance
• Employee Separation & Clearance Management