Senior HR Executive (Payroll & TA) (Katunayaka)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organization in the manufacturing sector, with a strong presence in Sri Lanka. The organization is committed to operational excellence, effective people management, and maintaining efficient HR processes to support its workforce and business objectives.

Job Overview

The Senior HR Executive – Payroll & Talent Acquisition will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations while supporting and coordinating talent acquisition activities. The role requires a strong understanding of HR practices, payroll processes, recruitment, employee records, and statutory compliance, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the end-to-end monthly payroll process accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain accurate employee records relating to attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, and payroll changes.
• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of salaries and statutory deductions.
• Handle employee queries related to payroll and HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and payroll requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports and HR-related reports for management.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee and payroll information.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating selections.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and recruitment needs.
• Manage job advertisements, candidate communication, interview arrangements, and follow-ups.
• Maintain and update recruitment and employee databases.
• Support onboarding and documentation of newly recruited employees.
• Assist with other HR activities and projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in HR, with hands-on exposure to payroll and talent acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing and HR administration.
• Good understanding of Sri Lankan statutory requirements related to payroll and employment.
• Practical experience in recruitment and talent acquisition processes.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and HR/payroll systems.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet payroll and recruitment deadlines.
• Willingness to work from Katunayaka.

Interested candidates may send their CV to [email protected]