Junior Payroll Specialist - Yogyakarta Placement

Mekari is Indonesia's no. 1 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company. With our ecosystem of software solutions—including Mekari Jurnal, Mekari Talenta, Mekari Qontak, and Mekari Flex, we aim to facilitate entrepreneurs and leaders as they accelerate the digital transformation of their businesses.

In our 10+ years of journey we have reached over 1 Million platform users, and we're not planning to stop any time soon. We need more people like you: builders and owners with calculated ambition who are eager to grow and create their #BiggestImpact.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:

• Collect and validate employee time and attendance data.
• Calculate and process employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and commissions.
• Review and verify accuracy of payroll data, including hours worked, deductions, and taxes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to payroll, including tax withholding and reporting.
  
  
  

Payroll Reconciliation and Reporting:

• Reconcile payroll transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate payroll reports, including earnings statements, tax filings, and deductions summaries.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax returns and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
  
  
  

Compliance and Record Keeping:

• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and employment tax laws.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and taxes.
• Ensure data confidentiality and security in handling sensitive employee information.
  
  
  

Communication and Support:

• Collaborate with Client’s HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Assist clients with payroll inquiries, including pay discrepancies, deductions, and tax-related matters.
  
  
  

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of payroll operations.
• Work closely with the payroll team to implement new systems or tools to streamline processes.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in management, HR, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience as a payroll specialist or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, employment tax laws, and regulations.
• Proficiency in using payroll software or HRIS (Human Resources Information System), understanding Talenta is a plus.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel or other spreadsheet software.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
  
  
  

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Our team will review your application and will be in touch if your application is shortlisted to the next stage. If you do not hear from us in 30 days, we will keep your resume on file in case a relevant opportunity opens up.

Don't forget to check our Recruitment FAQ at bit.ly/RecruitmentFAQ-Mekari [ENG] or bit.ly/RekrutmenMekari-FAQ [INA] to find the answers to commonly-asked questions regarding our recruitment process.

We wish you the best. Hope to see you around soon!