Job Openings Manager / Assistant Manager Compensation & Benefits

About the job Manager / Assistant Manager Compensation & Benefits

WE ARE HIRING: Manager / Assistant Manager – Compensation & Benefits
Location: Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategically minded Compensation & Benefits professional to support group-level HR operations. The role involves managing payroll, designing and optimizing compensation structures, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing expert guidance on compensation, benefits, and payroll governance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process monthly payroll accurately and on time for all group entities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements such as EPF/ETF, PAYE, and labor regulations

  • Design, review, and optimize compensation structures, performance-linked rewards, and benefit schemes

  • Maintain and update employee records related to compensation, deductions, and statutory contributions

  • Develop group-wide Compensation & Benefits policies and governance mechanisms

  • Lead salary benchmarking, market intelligence gathering, and compensation analytics

  • Assist in preparation and submission of statutory reports and payroll reconciliations

  • Coordinate with finance and HR teams to resolve payroll discrepancies

  • Handle employee queries related to salaries, benefits, and deductions professionally

  • Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll data and employee information

  • Support audits by providing required documentation and data

  • Ensure seamless integration of payroll systems and digital platforms

  • Act as subject matter expert on compensation, payroll taxation, audit queries, and compliance reporting

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in HRM or a professional qualification in HRM

  • MBA will be an added advantage

Experience

  • Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive experience in payroll and compensation management

  • Experience in a multi-entity corporate environment is preferred

  • Strong technical knowledge of Sri Lankan labor laws, taxation, and statutory benefits

  • Hands-on experience with payroll software and ERP systems

Preferred Skills / Other Qualifications

  • High attention to detail and strong process orientation

  • High ethical responsibility in handling sensitive employee and financial data

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement across HR operations

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