Senior HR Payroll Specialist (SAP User)
Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Full Time
Experienced
Job Summary:
We seek a detail-oriented and experienced Senior HR Payroll Specialist with 4-6 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing and operations. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in SAP Payroll and Microsoft Excel, along with an in-depth understanding of Egyptian labor laws, tax regulations, and social insurance procedures. This role requires high accuracy, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to ensuring compliant and efficient payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Operations:
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
We seek a detail-oriented and experienced Senior HR Payroll Specialist with 4-6 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing and operations. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in SAP Payroll and Microsoft Excel, along with an in-depth understanding of Egyptian labor laws, tax regulations, and social insurance procedures. This role requires high accuracy, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to ensuring compliant and efficient payroll processes.
Payroll Operations:
- Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing using SAP, including salary inputs, calculations, deductions, and net pay verification.
- Submit accurate payroll reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to both internal stakeholders and external authorities.
- Process all payroll changes related to new hires, promotions, resignations, terminations, and salary adjustments.
- Utilise the national tax portal for filing and verifying payroll tax declarations on time.
- Collaborate with auditors and tax authorities during payroll and social insurance audits.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including savings plans, medical and life insurance, and employee loans.
- Process leave without pay and overtime requests, ensuring alignment with company policies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HR system relevant to payroll processing.
- Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes and all related liabilities, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Generate monthly payroll, transaction, and headcount reports.
- Create payroll analytics dashboards and provide ad hoc reports to support decision-making using advanced Excel tools.
- Handle monthly attendance reports and support HR with data insights and recommendations.
- Respond to employee inquiries related to salaries, deductions, attendance, and benefits.
- Issue HR letters and employment-related documents upon request.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4-6 years in payroll and HR operations, preferably in a large or multinational organisation.
- Hands-on experience using SAP HCM.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Thorough understanding of income tax Law, Egyptian labour law, and social insurance processes.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Arabic.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Customer service-oriented, collaborative team player.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple assignments efficiently.
- Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in dealing with sensitive information.
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