Payroll / Paymaster

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Payroll / Paymaster – Ensuring Precision and Trust in Compensation

As a **Payroll / Paymaster** at Accor, you will play a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of our organization by overseeing accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, a strong understanding of financial regulations, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly across departments to ensure seamless operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and integrity are paramount, this is an opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of our team members while supporting the financial health of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate Payroll Processing: Execute precise payroll calculations for wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and statutory contributions, ensuring every employee is compensated fairly and on time.
• Data Verification and Integrity: Verify employee attendance, timesheets, leave records, and payroll inputs to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality in all financial data.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure full compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies while preparing comprehensive payroll reports for management, finance, and auditing purposes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Human Resources and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, process new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and employee benefits efficiently.
• Financial Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll accounts and assist in month-end and year-end closing activities to maintain financial transparency and accuracy.
• Employee Support: Address employee inquiries regarding salaries, deductions, taxes, and benefits with professionalism and clarity, fostering trust and satisfaction.
• Audit and Process Improvement: Support internal and external payroll audits by providing necessary documentation and continuously review payroll processes to recommend enhancements for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, you will bring a blend of educational background, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence:

• Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Professional certifications in payroll management are a significant advantage.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience in payroll processing or accounting, with proficiency in payroll systems and HR software. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications are essential.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of labor laws, payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance standards to ensure all processes adhere to legal and organizational guidelines.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with HR, Finance, and employees while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is mandatory. Additional language skills are a plus, reflecting our global and diverse workforce.

At Accor, we value both experience and potential. While prior experience in payroll processing or accounting is preferred, we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join us in delivering excellence—where every payroll transaction reflects our commitment to integrity, innovation, and the people who make Accor great.