Payroll Officer

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll Officer to manage end‑to‑end payroll for more than 1,000 employees. The role ensures accurate, timely wage payments, supports employee satisfaction, and guarantees compliance with legal and internal standards.

Key responsibilities

• Process the full payroll cycle for over 1,000 staff, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare, review and validate payroll sheets, including deductions, garnishments and special adjustments.
• Handle legal salary updates, individual changes and collective salary increases.
• Issue salary certificates and tax‑related documentation.
• Coordinate with HR and other departments to ensure smooth data flow and up‑to‑date employee records.
• Maintain organized personnel files and payroll documentation.
• Generate and distribute payslips to all employees.
• Submit accurate declarations to public institutions and authorities.
• Provide clear support to employees on payroll queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies, procedures and data‑governance standards.
• Contribute to country‑level HR projects and initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in HR and/or payroll functions.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and good command of SAP (Key User level is a plus).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent coordination and organizational abilities.

Required skills

• SAP (Key User level preferred)
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Key role in a critical function impacting employee experience
• Opportunity to work with a large, diverse workforce
• Involvement in impactful HR projects at the country level