Payroll Manager

Systems Limited; Lahore; On-site; PKR 893,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Limited is hiring a Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations, guaranteeing accurate, timely, and compliant processing of salaries, deductions, and payroll reporting.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll processing, taxation, and statutory deductions, with experience in Decibel and HRIS/ERP systems, and a meticulous, deadline-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, taxation, and statutory deductions.
• Experience with Decibel payroll software.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS/payroll/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for all employee categories.
• Ensure accurate and timely salary processing and deductions.
• Review inputs like new joiners, resignations, promotions, and salary revisions.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliation and liaise with Finance.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, labor laws, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain payroll master data and system records.
• Lead payroll improvement and automation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, Business Administration

Tools

Decibel

MS Excel

HRIS/ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

Systems Limited is hiring for Payroll Manager who will manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of salaries, deductions, statutory contributions, final settlements, reconciliations, and payroll reporting.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for all employee categories.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, allowances, incentives, commissions, bonuses, overtime, arrears, and deductions.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, including new joiners, resignations, promotions, increments, transfers, contract extensions, and salary revisions.
• Manage LWP, attendance-related deductions, final settlements, and other payroll adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, labor laws, and statutory requirements.
• Process and reconcile payroll-related deductions and contributions, including Income Tax, EOBI, Social Security, and Provident Fund, where applicable.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliation and coordinate with Finance for accurate accounting and timely salary disbursement.
• Manage payroll accounting entries, accruals, reversals, and reconciliation of payroll-related liabilities.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports and analysis.
• Ensure accurate employee master data and payroll records in System.
• Coordinate with HR, HRBPs, Finance, IT/HRIS, banks, and other relevant stakeholders to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Handle employee payroll queries and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Support payroll system implementation, automation, integration, testing, and process improvements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain payroll SOPs, policies, internal controls, and process documentation.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for internal and external audits.
• Monitor payroll deadlines and ensure all activities are completed within defined cut-off dates.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee compensation and payroll information.
• Lead payroll improvement and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant payroll experience, preferably in a medium to large organization.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, reconciliation, taxation, and statutory deductions.
• Experience working with payroll software like Decibel.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with HRIS/payroll/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to handle confidential information.