Payroll Specialist

Payroll Processing

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll for multiple client accounts, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and adjustments
• Calculate and verify salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and end-of-service benefits accurately
• Maintain and update payroll master data for each client in the payroll system
• Ensure payroll input is received, validated, and processed within each client's agreed SLA and cut-off dates
• Generate and distribute payslips and payroll reports to clients and employees

Tax & Social Insurance Compliance

• Calculate income tax withholdings in line with Egyptian Tax Authority requirements and ensure timely remittance
• Calculate and reconcile social insurance contributions for employees across client accounts
• Coordinate with the Personnel/Government Relations team on social insurance registrations, updates, and filings
• Prepare payroll-related documentation required for tax and social insurance audits or inspections
• Stay current on changes to tax brackets, insurance ceilings, and labor law provisions affecting payroll calculations

Reporting & Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly payroll registers, cost reports, and variance analyses for each client
• Reconcile payroll accounts, bank transfer files, and general ledger entries related to payroll
• Prepare accruals for leave, bonuses, and end-of-service indemnity as required
• Support internal and client audits with accurate payroll records and supporting documentation

Client Service & Coordination

• Act as the payroll point of contact for assigned client accounts, responding promptly to queries
• Liaise with HR, Personnel, and Finance teams to ensure payroll inputs (attendance, leave, contracts) are complete and accurate
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies or employee complaints in a timely, professional manner
• Support onboarding of new client accounts by setting up payroll structures and validating historical data

Process & Data Integrity

• Maintain strict confidentiality of salary and personal data across all client accounts
• Follow internal controls and approval workflows for payroll processing and disbursement
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time
• Maintain organized, audit-ready payroll files for each client

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–6+ years of payroll experience, ideally handling multiple clients or entities; outsourcing/consultancy background is a plus
• Solid knowledge of Egyptian Labor Law, income tax regulations, and Social Insurance Law as they apply to payroll
• Proficiency in payroll software/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good Arabic and English communication skills