Deputy Manager HR

Master Group; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Group in Lahore, Pakistan is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee payroll operations, compensation and benefits administration, and core HR functions. You will ensure accurate monthly payroll, salary benchmarking, annual increments, incentives, and statutory compliance while maintaining internal equity.

The role also covers employee documentation, offboarding, performance appraisal coordination, and reporting. A strong background in payroll, HR operations, and Labor Laws is required.

Qualifications

• BBA HR or MHRM degree.
• 4-6 years of relevant HR/payroll experience.
• Knowledge of Labor Laws & HR Compliance.
• Employee Records & Documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Execute Payroll Processing: Manage the complete monthly payroll cycle for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain Employee Records: Keep digital and physical payroll records up-to-date and audit-ready.
• Analyze & Reconcile Data: Monthly analyses on salary components, incentives, deductions, and contributions.
• Reporting & Variance Analysis: Prepare payroll reconciliation and variance reports for management insight.
• Benchmarking & Administration: Support salary benchmarking, reviews, annual increments, and benefits.
• Market Alignment: Ensure internal equity and market competitiveness of compensation models.
• Employee Documentation: Issue confirmations, transfers, service certificates, and clearance letters.
• Separation Management: Handle full & final settlements for departing staff.
• Loans & Advances: Manage salary advance requests as per policy.
• Incentive & Bonus Processing: Calculate and distribute annual bonuses and incentives.
• Appraisal Execution: Coordinate annual/semi-annual appraisals; summarize evaluations.

Skills

Payroll Processing

HRIS Management

Leave & Attendance

Employee Records

Labor Laws

Separation Management

Performance Appraisal

Reporting & Analytics

Benchmarking

Education

BBA HR / MHRM

Tools

HRIS Systems

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