Job Description

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.

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 jobs@mindplus.global