Muhammad Imran

Results-driven HR, Payroll, Compensation &

Benefits professional with 15+ years of experience in payroll operations, statutory compliance, compensation management, HR process optimization, and ERP implementation within manufacturing and corporate sectors. Skilled in end-to-end payroll processing, taxation, labor law compliance, employee benefits, budgeting, HR analytics, and payroll automation, with a strong track record of improving operational efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction.

Manager – HR Compensation & Benefits - BDO Ebrahim & Co. Chartered Accountants Pakistan - Pakistan

(2025-05)

• Manage outsourced payroll operations for multiple clients, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, statutory deductions, taxation, and benefits administration.
• Oversee payroll compliance with labor laws, income tax regulations, EOBI, and SESSI requirements.
• Advise clients on compensation structuring, payroll taxation, tax credits, retirement benefits, and social security compliance.
• Lead payroll teams, ensuring operational efficiency, accuracy, and continuous process improvement.
• Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Coordinate payroll banking transactions and payment scheduling through banking portals.
• Support payroll system implementation, upgrades, and process automation initiatives.
• Develop payroll policies, SOPs, and compliance controls aligned with best HR and compensation practices.
• Prepare compensation analysis, payroll cost reporting, and workforce budgeting insights for management decision-making.

Payroll Team Lead – Finance - U&I Garments Pvt. Ltd. Brand owner of Junaid Jamshed (Private) Limited - Pakistan

(2024-07 - 2025-05)

• Managed end-to-end payroll operations for local and international retail outlets across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensured accurate payroll processing, EOBI, SESSI, provident fund contributions, and compliance reporting.
• Conducted payroll gap analysis and implemented process improvements to enhance payroll controls and operational efficiency.
• Managed payroll accounting entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and full & final settlements.
• Prepared payroll cost analysis and collaborated with HR and Finance teams on strategic payroll planning.

Deputy Manager Payroll – HR Operation - Alkaram Textile Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. - Pakistan

(2012-12 - 2024-06)

Additional Responsibilities – Total Rewards

• Managed payroll operations for 13,000+ employees, covering onboarding, offboarding, compensation updates, attendance validation and payroll disbursement.
• Administered compensation & benefits programs including bonuses, provident fund, gratuity, loans, incentives, fuel, leaves, and SWWPF.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, EOBI, SESSI, and customer social compliance standards.
• Led implementation of Time Management Systems (TMS) and payroll automation initiatives.
• Conducted payroll budgeting, headcount analysis, salary variance reporting, and compensation cost control.
• Managed payroll accounting integration with Oracle EBS and coordinated salary fund arrangements with treasury teams.
• Supported audits and served as a key liaison with banks, auditors, finance, HR, and senior management.
• Supported compensation benchmarking, market analysis, employee benefits, and annual budgeting exercises.
• Assisted in performance management, KPI alignment, appraisal cycles, employee engagement, and HR policy development.
• Participated in recruitment activities including screening, interviewing, and workforce planning.

Accounts Executive - J&M Clothing Company (Joe's Fashion) - Pakistan

(2003-03 - 2012-12)

• Managed accounts payable/receivable operations, payroll processing, vendor reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assisted in budgeting, monthly closings, bank reconciliations, accruals, and final accounts preparation.
• Performed payroll MIS reporting, GL reconciliations, export sales financial analysis, and expense management.
• Supported financial audits and ensured confidentiality of payroll and financial records.

Accounts Assistant - Milton Exports - Pakistan

(2001 - 2003)

• Assisted in accounting operations, invoicing, bank reconciliations, stock verification, and payroll-related activities.
• Maintained petty cash records, journal vouchers, supplier coordination, and sales tax documentation.

EMBA - Accounting & Finance - PIMSAT (2005 - 2005)