About This Role
This role blends operational payroll expertise with a human-centered approach, sitting at the intersection of HR and finance. You will not just process numbers—you will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, which directly impacts trust and morale. Temer Properties, as a real estate firm, likely manages a mix of permanent and project-based staff, making payroll complexity higher than in typical office environments. This position suits someone who enjoys precision work but also values the human side of compensation.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The focus on "payroll inputs" over mere data entry suggests the employer wants someone who understands the why behind each deduction, allowance, or overtime calculation. They are looking for a professional who can catch discrepancies before they become employee complaints—not just a processor, but a gatekeeper of payroll integrity. The collaboration with Finance and HR indicates that cross-functional communication skills are as critical as technical accuracy.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize any experience reconciling payroll with financial systems or handling complex calculations like overtime, tax withholdings, and benefits deductions. Highlight examples where you identified and corrected payroll errors before they affected employees. Since Temer Properties operates in real estate, mention if you have worked with project-based or shift-based payroll—this signals you understand their operational reality. Do not just list software proficiency; explain how you used it to improve payroll accuracy or speed.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives on routine but also values employee relations—someone who sees payroll as a trust-building function, not just a number-crunching task. Competition will be moderate, as fewer specialists combine payroll precision with HR collaboration skills.
Temer Properties is pleased to invite qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of People and Culture Specialist (Payroll) to join our team.
Key Purpose Statement:
The People and Culture Specialist (Payroll ) is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee payroll in alignment with company policies and local labor regulations. The role supports the integrity of employee compensation data, provides reliable payroll services to employees, and works closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and reporting.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Payroll Administration & Support
Prepare and validate payroll inputs, including attendance, leave, overtime, and allowances
Coordinate with Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely salary processing
Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
2. Payroll Processing & Compliance
- Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing in line with company policies and local labor laws
- Support payroll compliance and ensure timely submission of statutory reports
3. Employee Data Management
- Maintain and update employee payroll records including salaries, benefits, allowances, and deductions
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll-related HR data
4. Employee Support & Query Handling
- Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related inquiries (salary, deductions, overtime, benefits)
- Provide timely and professional responses to employee and manager queries
5. Reporting & Reconciliation
- Prepare payroll, compensation, and statutory reports on a regular and ad-hoc basis
- Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end and year-end closing activities
6. Process Improvement & Coordination
- Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and system efficiency
- Assist in payroll system updates, automation, and standardization initiatives
7. Confidentiality & Compliance
- Ensure strict confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation data
- Maintain secure handling and storage of sensitive HR information
- Ensure full compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- BA Degree in Accounting and Finance or related field.
Experience:
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll processing, including payroll administration, reconciliation, and use of HRIS/payroll systems
Strong knowledge of local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory compliance with experience supporting payroll audits and reporting
Competencies
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
- Employee-service focused
- Strong ownership of payroll and reward activities
- Compensation & Benefits Knowledge
- Confidentiality & Integrity
How To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV: jobs@temerproperties.com. Please write “People and Culture Specialist (Payroll)" in the subject line.
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