Senior Payroll Specialist

Work Location: Yangon

Job type: Full-Time

Posted: 16-05-2026

Salary: Negotiate

Email: soe.htway@40hrs.com.mm

Job Description

Key Relationship

· Internal – Head of HR, Department Managers, Employees in the Portfolio

· External – Labour Offices, Tax Offices, Banking Payroll Service Provider

Payroll Processing

· Prepare, calculate, and process monthly payroll accurately and on time

· Prepare and distribute payslips to employees

· Respond to employee enquires professionally regarding payroll, tax and SSB matters

· Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information

Tax and Statutory Compliance

· Calculate and process monthly Personal Income Tax (PIT), and annual Personal Income Tax (PIT) reports

· Handle monthly tax return submissions and annual PIT filings through Tax portal, in compliance with applicable tax regulations

· Calculate Social Security Board (SSB) contributions and submissions to SSB office

· Ensure payroll compliance with Myanmar labor laws and tax regulations

Compensation and Salary Benchmarking

· Conduct regular market salary benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices

· Assist Head of HR in reviewing salary ranges to align with market trends and business needs

Payroll Audit

· Maintain and update monthly payroll records properly to meet with audit requirements

· Support internal and external payroll audits by preparing and providing accurate payroll records, reports and supporting documents

· Coordinate with HR, Finance and Auditors towards successful audits.

Employment Contract Making

· Coordinate with Head of HR regarding compensation and payroll information related to employment contracts

· Any other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

· Any University degree ; Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related areas is highly preferred.

· Minimum 5 years of payroll handling experience, including high-volume payroll processing for 400+ employees and large monthly payroll budgets

· Knowledge of labour law and Human Resources related processes, tools, policies and guidelines and their application to complex organizational issues.

· Proficiency in payroll systems and automated payroll processing is highly preferred.

· Must be able to work with confidential data.

Skills

· Computer Skills (MS Office, advanced Excel skill is essential)

· Strong Numeric & Analytical skills

· Communicable level of English

Competencies

· High energy and a ‘can do’ attitude, creating a positive culture in the company.

· Teamwork.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong analytical capabilities.

· Open, honest and direct communicator.

· Customer focus, both internal and external, enhancing company’s reputation as a preferred employer in the market and good corporate citizen.

· Ability to deliver results, meeting people goals and achieving employee satisfaction

· Prepare, calculate, and process monthly payroll accurately and on time

· Prepare and distribute pay slips to employees

· Respond to employee enquires professionally regarding payroll, tax and SSB matters

· Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information

· Tax and Statutory Compliance

· Compensation and Salary Benchmarking

· Payroll Audit related Matters

· Employment Contract Making

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