Payroll Specialist

About the role

Presto, Libya’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the end‑to‑end payroll process for its employees in Tripoli. The role ensures accurate attendance processing, timely salary payments and compliance with local labor regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and review employee attendance, timesheets, and working hours data.
• Process payroll calculations, including overtime, deductions, allowances, bonuses and incentives.
• Prepare payroll reports and verify accuracy before final approval.
• Coordinate with the HR department for required payroll approvals.
• Execute salary payments through electronic systems or payroll checks.
• Maintain payroll records with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Calculate taxes and legal deductions in line with company policies and labor laws.
• Update employee wage data, salary adjustments, and payroll‑related changes.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding salaries and payroll matters.
• Prepare periodic payroll reports for finance management and senior leadership.
• Organize and standardize payroll reconciliations within unified financial settlement reports.
• Coordinate and follow up on employee wallet funding and cash transfer processes to ensure timely salary distribution.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and payroll best practices.
• Good knowledge of labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use payroll systems and database software.
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage payroll reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
• Awareness of company policy violations and ability to apply deductions in accordance with labor law.
• Basic mathematical skills for payroll calculations and system validation.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Payroll system
• Database software