Executive- Payroll & Compliance

About Us

 

Soundmouse is the global standard for music cue sheet management and reporting, trusted by 25,000+ broadcast and music professionals worldwide, including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, NBC, the NFL, RTL, Sky, Sony, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Our proprietary, industry-leading audio recognition technology identifies every music cue in broadcast content and submits compliant cue sheets to 40+ collecting societies globally, cutting admin time by 83%. We've been doing this since 2001.

 

In June 2026, BMI, the world's leading performance rights organization, acquired Soundmouse from Orfium. We operate independently as part of the BMI family and are at an inflection point: established infrastructure, new backing, and a clear next chapter with global reach to build.

 

Role

 

The Executive – Payroll & Compliance is responsible for managing end-to-end monthly payroll processing, statutory compliance, and employee benefits administration. This role ensures smooth payroll operations, accurate tax/statutory calculations, and full adherence to local labor laws, while supporting policy governance across the company.

 

Responsibilities

1. Monthly Payroll Processing & Administration

• Own end-to-end monthly payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of salaries, allowances, and variable pay.
• Manage and maintain the local HRIS/payroll software, ensuring precise inputs for employee master data, leave, attendance, and overtime.
• Prepare, review, and upload monthly bank payout files and generate salary slips for all employees.
• Handle payroll queries from employees with high confidentiality and clear communication.

2. Statutory Compliance & Taxes

• Calculate, reconcile, and file monthly statutory deductions, including EPF, ETF, and APIT/PAYE tax returns in accordance with Sri Lankan legislation.
• Ensure strict compliance with local employment statutes, including the Shop & Office Employees Act, Gratuity Act, and minimum wage legislation.
• Coordinate internal and external payroll and labor audits, maintaining proper documentation and personnel records.
• Stay updated on local tax and labor law revisions to proactively update payroll parameters and company practices.

3. Benefits Administration

• Administer company benefits programs, including medical/life insurance enrollment, claims processing, and fringe benefits.
• Manage administrative processes for merit-based bonuses, performance incentives, and annual increments in accordance with company policy.

4. Policy Governance & HR Documentation

• Draft, update, and implement clear HR policies regarding working hours, leave, and statutory compliance.
• Issue standardized personnel documentation, including employment contracts, confirmation letters, and service certificates.
• Ensure consistent and equitable application of HR policies across all teams.

5. Payroll Analytics & Reporting

• Generate monthly payroll reconciliation reports, variance summaries, and headcount cost analyses for Finance and HR leadership.

6. Conflict Mitigation & Personnel Relations

• Manage internal disciplinary procedures concerning professional misconduct, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are strictly applied.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to resolve intricate grievances and operational challenges related to payroll and legal adherence.

 

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience in monthly payroll processing and statutory compliance within Sri Lanka.

 

Technical & Core Skills

• Previous experience supporting statutory payroll audits and compliance reporting is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive command of national employment statutes and regional labor regulations within Sri Lanka.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the formulation and execution of sophisticated human resource guidelines and protocols.
• Exceptional linguistic competence in English, encompassing both professional written and verbal communication.
• Advanced technical literacy, specifically regarding Microsoft Office and the broader Google Workspace ecosystem.
• Highly developed interpersonal faculties to foster productive collaboration with diverse institutional team members.
• Strong diagnostic capabilities and a rigorous approach to synthesizing complex datasets for evidence-based insights.
• Proven capacity to navigate intricate operational challenges and implement effective conflict mitigation strategies.

 

Benifits

💰 Competitive salary package

🏠 Hybrid work model with flexibility to support your lifestyle

🏥 Comprehensive private health, life, and vision insurance coverage

💻 The latest tech equipment to support your productivity and creativity

🌍 A collaborative, inclusive, and international work environment

 

EEO / Accommodation

At Soundmouse, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.