Senior HR Executive Payroll (Ekala)

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 growing workforce.

Job Overview

The Senior HR Executive – Payroll will be responsible for managing and overseeing the end-to-end payroll process while supporting key HR operations. The role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and a thorough understanding of payroll procedures, statutory requirements, and HR administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, and other payroll-related information.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, statutory deductions, and other employee payments.
• Handle payroll-related queries and provide timely support to employees.
• Coordinate with Finance and other relevant departments to ensure smooth payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory payroll requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports and relevant management reports when required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and payroll records.
• Support audits and provide payroll-related documentation as required.
• Assist with HR administration and other HR-related activities as assigned.
• Identify payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in HR and payroll, preferably within a manufacturing or large-scale organization.
• Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Good knowledge of Sri Lankan payroll practices and statutory requirements.
• Experience handling EPF, ETF, PAYE/APIT, attendance, overtime, leave, and other payroll-related matters.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and HR/payroll systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Willingness to work from Ekala.

Interested candidates may send their CV to [email protected]