Job Description

SENIOR EXECUTIVE – PAYROLL

Join the Team That Powers Our People

SANASA Life Insurance Company PLC is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional to lead payroll administration and employee benefit administration of segment the Human Resources Department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the monthly payroll process for all categories of employees.
  • Ensure accuracy of salaries, allowances, commissions, incentives, overtime, leave encashment, and statutory deductions.
  • Administer EPF, ETF, PAYE/APIT, gratuity, and all other statutory obligations in compliance with applicable laws & regulations.
  • Reconcile payroll related information and liaise with Finance for seamless payroll execution & reporting.
  • Prepare payroll analytics, headcount reports, remuneration dashboards, and management information reports.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and governance of employee payroll records.
  • Annual remuneration reviews, increments and benefit administration endeavors.
  • Support internal and external audits relating to payroll and staff compensation.
  • Recommend process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and governance.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years progressive HR experience specialized in Payroll Administration.
  • Academic and Professional HR qualification preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of Sri Lankan labor legislation, EPF, ETF, Income Tax regulations, and payroll compliance requirements.
  • Strong proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Excel, and payroll analytics.
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
  • Prior experience within the Insurance, Banking, or Financial Services sector will be an added advantage.
  • Fluency in English will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

If you think that you are fit for the above position, please forward us your CV along with contact details of two non-related referees to the address given below or to careers@sicl.lk within 14 days of this advertisement.

Deputy General Manager - Human Resources

Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC

No. 340, 2/1,

R.A. De Mel Mawatha,

Colombo 03.