Junior Executive: Payroll & Administration

Location Central Region
Discipline: Accounting & Professional Services, Human Resources
Job type: Full Time
Salary: €26,000 - €28,000
Job ref: 767
Published: 5 days ago
We are pleased to be assisting our client, a CSP, looking to add a Junior Executive: Payroll & Administration to their team on a part-time basis. 

Responsibilities (Payroll):
  • Calculate and process payroll for all employees accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and Maltese employment law.
  • Verify and reconcile timesheets, ensuring all hours worked, overtime, leave (including sick leave), and any other applicable adjustments are accurately recorded.
  • Process and track various types of leave, including paid and unpaid leave, and ensure proper documentation and payouts.
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date payroll records, including employee information, tax withholding forms, and other relevant documentation.
  • Calculate wages, deductions (such as Social Security contributions and income tax), and bonuses in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and deductions.
  • Keep up-to-date with relevant employment laws, tax regulations and statutory obligations to ensure payroll compliance.
  • Work closely with the finance team to address payroll audits and related queries.
  • Update the recruitment report on a monthly basis and generate reports as required.
  • Assist with the preparation of SSC and FSS tax filings, year-end documentation, including payroll summaries and social security contributions.
  • Collaborate with the HR and finance departments to ensure accurate employee data management and communicate any changes in payroll policies or procedures.
  • Provide guidance or training to staff and management regarding payroll procedures and statutory compliance.
  • Under supervision, handle payroll discrepancies or disputes and work towards resolution.
  • Ensure proper retention and secure storage of payroll data according to legal and company standards.
  • Identify and implement improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
  • Any other duty as may be necessary from time to time.
Responsibilities (Administration):
  • Maintain employee performance records to support performance reviews and appraisals.
  • Review supporting documents related to all reviews.
  • Coordinate and track employee training sessions, workshops, and development programmes.
  • Support the HR team with administrative-related tasks.
  • Assist in the recruitment process, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, and coordinating new hire onboarding.
  • Maintain and update employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
  • Foster a positive work culture and assist with employee engagement activities.
  • Any other duty as may be necessary from time to time.
Responsibilities:
  • A certificate/diploma (MQF Level 5) or familiarity in Employment Law and/or an HR-related qualification
  • 2 - 3 years of proven experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
  • Experience with payroll software and systems, particularly Shireburn Indigo software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.