Payroll Benefits Manager

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team ManagementLead, coach, and develop a team of payroll and benefits specialists to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance standards for the team.Provide guidance and solutions on complex payroll, benefits, and budgeting issues.Budgeting & Cost ManagementOversee monthly analysis of salary and welfare expenses against budget vs. actual.Ensure timely reconciliations and variance analysis for management reporting.Control cost of sales and sales variable expenses.Supervise GBP updates including reclassification and allocation.Review and approve reports submitted to Finance segmented by group and sales channels.Lead month-end closing activities: account reviews, accruals, retirement provisions, and adjustments.Payroll & Benefits AdministrationOversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Review and approve payroll reconciliations, special payments, and irregular transactions.Ensure compliance with statutory contributions and deductions (social security, provident fund, income tax, employee loans, student loans).Oversee employee benefits administration including provident fund and disability fund compliance.Ensure pay slips and payroll reports are distributed accurately and on time.Ensure timely submission of statutory and regulatory reports (e.g., annual OIC workforce report).Provide quarterly payroll and benefit data to Accounting.Approve annual Retirement Benefit Report.Oversee data provision to Actuarial team (headcount, reclassifications, allocations).Ensure audit readiness and support both internal and external audit requirements.QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in Payroll, HR Operations, or Budget Management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role.Strong knowledge of Thai labor laws, social security, provident fund, and personal income tax.Proven leadership skills in managing and developing teams.Hands-on experience with payroll outsourcing vendors and HRIS.Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to translate data into insights.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.Preferred QualificationsExperience in insurance, financial services, or large-scale organizations.Familiarity with OIC reporting, actuarial data, and workforce cost allocation.Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and automation in payroll/benefits functions.Talent Acquisition Team, Human Resources Management Department (Head Office)Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited250 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310Website: www.muangthai.co.thLine Official Account: @mtlcareerLinkedIn: Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limitedหมายเหตุ: ตำแหน่งงานนี้จำเป็นต้องตรวจสอบประวัติอาชญากรรมของบุคคลก่อนพิจารณารับเข้าทำงาน เพื่อความปลอดภัยและรักษามาตรฐานขององค์กรRemark: This position requires a criminal record information check prior consideration for employment to ensure safety and maintain standards of the organization.