Lead Payroll

About the role

Descon Engineering Limited is looking for a Lead Payroll to oversee payroll operations for all non-management employees. The role covers payroll processing, salary administration, statutory compliance and HR systems, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements and close coordination with HR and Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and ensure timely, accurate monthly payroll processing for non-management employees.
• Verify attendance, overtime, leaves, allowances, deductions and other payroll inputs.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, final settlements, arrears and other employee payments.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance and Admin to resolve payroll matters.
• Oversee processing of employee advances, loans, bonuses and other payments.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and keep accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, income tax and statutory requirements.
• Address employee payroll queries and resolve salary discrepancies.
• Support internal and external payroll audits and guide and supervise the payroll team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field; a Master's preferred.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in payroll management and salary administration.

Required skills

• End-to-end payroll processing, salary administration and reconciliation.
• SAP/HRMS, MS Excel and payroll reporting.
• Knowledge of income tax, EOBI, social security and statutory compliance.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, team leadership and time management.

Candidates apply through the company's online application link by 09-11-2026.