Payroll Executive
About Us
At Levein Group, we’re driving digital innovation across UK’s most dynamic sectors – from healthcare and fintech to hospitality and tech startups, all from our vibrant hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Join our passionate team of technologists where your creativity and skills can transform multiple industries. We offer more than just a job – we provide an environment where innovation meets purpose, where your growth matters, and where your solutions impact leading UK businesses. Ready to work on diverse, cutting-edge projects?
Your Key Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll accurately and ensure all payrolls are completed within the stipulated deadlines.
- Collect, verify, and process employee payroll data, including salaries, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and other payments.
- Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and applicable statutory obligations.
- Prepare payroll reports and submit monthly payroll journals and supporting data to the Finance team for processing and reconciliation.
- Monitor payroll deadlines and ensure all monthly payroll activities are completed on time.
- Follow up on employee overpayments, claims, deductions, and outstanding payroll-related matters.
- Respond to employee payroll queries, resolve issues promptly, and escalate complex matters where necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, ensuring employee information is handled confidentially and in accordance with data protection requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems, procedures, and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data, effective payroll administration, and smooth cross-functional processes.
Required Skill and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in payroll processing or a similar role.
- Hands-on experience processing UK payroll is essential.
- Understanding of relevant UK payroll practices, UK employment legislation and statutory payroll obligations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, report extraction, and preparation of payroll summaries.
- Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics.
- Must be accountable with a strong work ethic, a sense of urgency and ownership, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Data driven, highly organized, and detailed oriented.
- Able to deliver as efficiently as possible without compromising quality or customer experience.
- First class communicator with an ability to engage sales teams, operational teams and customer stakeholders up to a senior level with confidence.
- Efficient in approach, developing optimized and simple working methods and processes with a keen eye for detail.
- Continually improving, caring about quality, and delivering customer value.
Benefits
- General Work Hours: 1.30PM – 10.30PM (WFH) Sri Lanka Time – 45hrs/week.
- Location: Remote WFH + Occasional Meets at our Colombo 5 office – Sri Lanka.
- Benefits: Paid leave, career upskilling opportunities, eLearning courses.
A Flexible Approach
to Work
Work from where you perform best
Whether from your home office, coworking space, or our Porto HQ, you have the freedom to choose.
Earn above the Sri Lankan market
Work with international companies and get paid accordingly.
EPF/ETF included
We operate as a registered Sri Lankan employer.
Flexible Remote Work
Your work hours are flexible. Work remote.
Career Growth & Support
A dedicated team that handles your hardware, HR, and growth.
Health Insurance & Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance coverage, plus additional benefits.
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