Assistant - Payroll and Employee Benefits

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

About the Employer

Job Description

Assistant - Payroll and Employee Benefits

Industry: Real estate and property management

Location: Colombo

Responsibilities

  • Accurately process monthly payroll, including statutory deductions, overtime, and attendance tracking.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations such as EPF, ETF, and tax remittance.
  • Support payroll reconciliation activities and generate internal and regulatory payroll reports.
  • Manage employee benefit schemes such as medical insurance—handling enrollments, updates, and off boarding.
  • Collaborate with external vendors to ensure smooth delivery of employee benefit services.
  • Serve as a point of contact for staff regarding updates and clarifications on compensation and benefits.
  • Maintain confidential employee data and ensure compliance with labor legislation.
  • Assist with audits, policy reviews, and ongoing HR projects related to total rewards.

Requirements

  • Degree in Human Resource Management or a closely related discipline.
  • At least 1 year of experience in payroll processing and HR software (experience with hSenid is a plus).
  • Familiarity with Sri Lankan labor laws and payroll statutory requirements.
  • High accuracy, integrity, and the ability to manage confidential information.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams and external vendors.