JOB SUMMARY :

The Senior Payroll Officer supports the Payroll Manager in handling the full spectrum of payroll operations for both corporate associates. The Senior Payroll Officer will assist in ensuring payroll accuracy, consistency, and compliance with statutory and company requirements.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1. Payroll Support & Processing

• Assist the Payroll Manager in full-cycle monthly payroll processing for corporate associates.

• Prepare payroll calculations, MPF contributions, tax filings, and statutory submissions.

• Ensure timely updates and processing of new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and salary adjustments.

• Conduct preliminary data checks and highlight discrepancies to the Payroll Manager for review.

2. Support for Property HR Teams

• Consolidate payroll data submitted by property HR and ensure completeness before submitting to the Payroll Manager for approval.

• Assist in resolving payroll‑related issues escalated by hotel HR teams and report complex cases to the Payroll Manager.

3. Reporting & Administrative Support

• Prepare monthly payroll reports, payroll summaries, reconciliations, and costing analyses for the Payroll Manager and Finance team.

• Maintain accurate, updated records in HRIS systems and ensure data integrity.

• Support year-end processes including taxation reporting, annual salary review, and budgeting exercises.

4. Compliance & Audit Assistance

• Ensure all payroll activities comply with labour laws, MPF regulations, taxation requirements, and company policies.

• Prepare documentation required for internal and external audits.

• Keep updated with statutory changes affecting payroll operations and hospitality labour practices.

5. Employee Support

• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees in a timely and professional manner.

• Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in managing employee payroll data.

PERSON REQUIREMENT

Education Level:

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.   

Years of Experience:

• Minimum 4–6 years of payroll experience, preferably in the corporate hospitality industry or hotel group operations.

Area of Experience:

• Experience supporting multi-property payroll is an advantage.

• Familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems.

• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Payroll Officer.

Other Professional Qualifications / Technical Skills / Knowledge required:

• Strong understanding of hospitality payroll structures.

• Good knowledge of local labour laws, MPF, salary tax regulations.

• High accuracy and strong attention to detail.

• Good communication and coordination skills with both corporate stakeholders and property HR teams.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and payroll/HR systems.

• Ability to manage confidential information responsibly.