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 growing workforce in Tripoli. The role ensures accurate, timely salary payments while maintaining compliance with local labor regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and review employee attendance, timesheets and working‑hour data.
• Process payroll calculations including overtime, deductions, allowances, bonuses and incentives.
• Prepare and verify payroll reports before final approval.
• Coordinate with HR for payroll approvals and execute salary payments via electronic systems or checks.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and update wage data, salary adjustments and related changes.
• Calculate taxes and legal deductions in line with company policies and Libyan labor law.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding salaries and payroll matters.
• Produce periodic payroll reports for finance management and senior leadership.
• Standardize payroll reconciliations and support unified financial settlement reporting.
• Oversee employee wallet funding and cash transfer processes to ensure timely salary distribution.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field (high school diploma with relevant experience also considered).
• Previous experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar payroll/accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, payroll best practices and Libyan labor regulations.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality and strong organizational skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use payroll systems and database software.