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What are the skills needed for a great payroll admin?

What are the skills needed for a great payroll admin?

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Question added by Roba Al-Assi , Brand and Communications Director , Bayt.com
Date Posted: 2012/12/04
Abdul Latif Haroon Thakur
by Abdul Latif Haroon Thakur , Payroll Supervisor , Alsraiya Holding Group

Analytical, Perfection, Ability to handle Pressure, and Deadline's.

Saima Umair
by Saima Umair , HR manager , Emdad Al Tameer

Good with numbers

Good Analytical Skills

Detail oriented

Able to meet deadlines

Sharp memory 

Highly organized

Time Management 

Deleted user
by Deleted user

Must like working with numbers.
Must be organized and responsible - make sure employees are paid salaries/wages at the right time and the correct amount.
Required to make calculations and process payments within strict deadlines.
Must have good computer skills as will be expected to use in-house, specialist software.
Responsibilities could include: ◾ Check hours on employee timesheets.
◾ Calculate accurate wages, including any bonuses, salary increases or overtime.
◾ Calculate any tax or national insurance deductions and pensions contributions.
◾ Calculate statutory payments, such as maternity, paternity and sick leave.
◾ Calculate and process accurate payments to employees by cash, cheque or electronic transfer, ensuring strict deadlines are met.
◾ Issue relevant tax forms (if applicable).
◾ Process new documentation for starters and leavers.
◾ Handle and respond to discrepancies and queries relating to payroll.
◾ Provide assistance to Human Resources team if required.
◾ Other ad hoc duties, such as filing and photocopying, should be expected.
Skills could include: ◾ Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
◾ Good timekeeping and an ability to meet strict deadlines.
◾ Organised, logical and methodical approach.
◾ Ability to remain calm under pressure.
◾ A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
◾ Strong communication skills.
◾ Ability to use own initiative.
◾ Ability to work well within a team - may work within an accounts or finance team.
◾ Understanding of ongoing legislative changes which affect payroll.
◾ Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information.

Abuzer S
by Abuzer S , HR Executive , Wipro Technologies

Analytical ability to under the process flow.

Andrey Ruban
by Andrey Ruban , Business Development Manager EMEAR , Chart Industries Luxembourg S.a.r.l

Relevant computer/accountancy systems

MASOOQUE ALI
by MASOOQUE ALI , PAYROLL OFFICER , Arabian Bemco Contracting Co. Ltd

TIME MANAGEMENT

ABILITY TO WORK TO DEADLINE

ABILITY TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE

EMPLOYEE RELATION

KNOWLEDGE FOR LOCAL LABOUR LAW

SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF HR AND ADMINISTRATION

MUST BE ABLE TO GIVE FEEDBACK TO EMPLOYEES QUERY.

Mohammad Ayed Ahmad Jaradat
by Mohammad Ayed Ahmad Jaradat , مديرا علاقات عامة لشركة عالمية , الشركة العربية للانتاج

Salaries are part of an important job because they contribute to raising the psychological pressure of the person and enhance his ability to work and contribute to the development of himself and his position in the community that provide and raise his hand on theft and extortion and take bribes or what is called at the moment the eks under the papers

Anandh Chakkravarthy
by Anandh Chakkravarthy , HR Generalist , Al Muzaini Exchange Company

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Being confidential.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Ability to finish the work before the deadline.

Analytical Knowledge.

 

Fahad Abd Elmajeed ALi Mohamed
by Fahad Abd Elmajeed ALi Mohamed , Hr & Payroll Supervisor , MIS - Moammar Information Systems.Co

1-Strong mathematical skills.

2- Attention to detail.

3- Proficiency with payroll software.

4- Ability to work under pressure.

5-Leadership and teamwork skills.

6- Reliability and honesty.

7- sound knowlege of orginzing Labor Lows. 

 

 

 

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