Leading HR and Payroll specialist

Location: Baku, Head office

Report to: Head of Center of Expertise and HR Operations

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the production and processing of agricultural products while promoting sustainable and innovative development in the food sector. We engage in diverse activities, from grain cultivation to producing essential food items like milk and flour.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process salaries, taxes, bonuses, and other payments, ensuring timely completion.
• Verify payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and meet critical deadlines.
• Review payroll processes for accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and legal standards.
• Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies, including conducting annual salary reviews.
• Manage employee benefits programs (health, life, and disability insurance) in line with legal requirements.
• Calculate and implement performance-based rewards and incentives.
• Prepare HR budgets, salary forecasts, and benefits plans.
• Ensure timely submission of compliance reports to government authorities.
• Track and report employee statistics.
• Update and audit the HR ERP system (SAP) to maintain accurate employee records.
• Collaborate with SAP developers to test and optimize payroll and self-service systems.
• Ensure full compliance with tax, labor, and social security laws and regulations.
• Prepare and present audit reports in alignment with legal requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee and company data.
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and taxes.
• Work closely with finance teams to ensure seamless payroll-financial integration.
• Handle EMAS operations and manage salary card processes, including ordering, distribution, and cancellation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll administration or a related role.
• Proficiency in Azerbaijani and English.
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, tax laws, benefits, and labor regulations.
• Familiarity with audit processes and compliance reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP S4 Hana, 1C, EMAS, and MS Excel.
• Strong budgeting and reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive financial data with confidentiality;
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and within a team;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong understanding of core HR processes such as employee onboarding, leave management, and organizational structuring.

Please submit your application to the e-mail address , indicating "Leading HR and Payroll Specialist" in the subject line. Only selected candidates will be contacted for the next stage.