Payroll Officer - Lady

Role overview

The Payroll Officer will oversee accurate and timely payroll processing while keeping employee records up to date, ensuring statutory compliance, and handling payroll-related employee questions. This position calls for a high degree of accuracy, discretion, and close coordination with both HR and Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Run monthly payroll for all employees accurately and within the required deadline.
• Track and update payroll records covering salary, deductions, bonuses, and overtime.
• Ensure adherence to statutory obligations such as PF, ESI, PT, TDS, gratuity, and applicable labor regulations.
• Compute and process full and final settlements, leave encashment, and salary arrears.
• Prepare statutory reports and filings and ensure they are submitted on schedule.
• Support payroll audits and respond to questions raised during internal or external reviews.
• Liaise with HR for updates related to joining, exits, promotions, and increments.
• Resolve employee payroll queries and correct any mismatches or discrepancies.
• Protect the confidentiality of payroll information and employee data.
• Assist with year-end tasks such as Form 16 preparation, tax declarations, and reconciliations.

Qualifications and requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources.
• Prior hands-on experience in payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Competence in MS Excel and payroll management software.
• Strong numerical ability and analytical thinking.

Preferred skills

• Experience using payroll platforms such as SAP, ADP, Zoho Payroll, or similar tools.
• Understanding of income tax computations and labor law compliance.
• Excellent accuracy and a careful eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Additional information

Department: Human Resources / Finance

Experience level: 2–5 years, or as required.

Salary: 9,000 SR.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.