Country Payroll Administrator

Job Description:

1. End-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, earnings, taxes, deductions and benefits administration for all employees (internal employees and outsourced contractors/consultants).

2. Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustment and benefits.

3. Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner. Compliance with applicable local laws regulations and company policies. Stay updated with changes in payroll regulations and recommend and update internal payroll processes.

4. Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Reconcile the monthly payroll with the social security, income tax and other statutory requirements.

5. Responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and exercising confidentiality.

6. Formulating fair HR policies complying with local laws and within the industry standards and best practice and ensuring employees understand and comply with them.

7. Act as a business partner to managers and staff regarding policies and procedures and recommending possible actions and formulating methods to improve employment policies, processes and practices.

8. Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, deductions and tax forms. Liaison with employees and managers and resolve issues with a high level of customer service and integrity.

9. Assist in year-end processes including tax, social security and other statutory documents and requirements.

10. Collaborate with HRBP, Business leaders to ensure proper integration, Collaborate with Finance teams to ensure proper integration for accrual and audit related matters.

11. Prepare and analyze reports for the Management related to payroll, taxes and labor costs.

12. Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and process accuracy.

13. Preparation of End of Service (EOS) benefits and process settlement and exit procedures.

14. Manage all employee related documents issued within the scope of HR department, such as labor contract management, attendance regulation management, etc.

Requirements:

1. Familiar with local labor laws and individual tax regulations according to the Kazakhstan government.

2. Have experience and knowledge in salary payment calculation and salary issuance.

3. Be dedicated and stable.

4. Maintain confidentiality regarding employees' salary information.

5. Be proficient in English and Russian/Kazakh.