Payroll Officer at MacTay Consulting

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join our HR department and administer our employee compensation.
• The Payroll Officer responsibilities will include calculating employees’ compensation, updating our internal payroll databases and ensuring timely payments.

Responsibilities

• Collect daily, weekly, or monthly timesheets
• Calculate bonuses and allowances
• Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using payroll software
• Schedule bank payments or hand out paychecks directly to employees
• Distribute payment statements and gather signed receipts (digital or paper)
• Report on payroll expenses
• Ensure wages and tax withholdings comply with regulations
• Enter new employees’ data (e.g., bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases
• Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes, and insurance deductions

Requirements and Skills

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc in Accounting, Human Resources or any relevant field
• 1 - 3 years work experience on the role.
• Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, or similar role
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and accounting software
• Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Time-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information.