Khadija Salahli
Summary
Payroll Manager with over 10 years of experience managing payroll operations, compensation systems, and payroll compliance. Extensive experience processing payroll for large employee populations and ensuring full compliance with labour, tax, and social insurance regulations.
Experienced in payroll system implementation, incentive program administration, and payroll process optimization. Known for maintaining high payroll accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and supporting HR and finance teams with reliable payroll data and reporting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Operational Manager / Head of HR&Payroll Group
Alphior Azerbaijan LLC
Baku, Azerbaijan
11.2023 - Current
- Managed end-to-end monthly payroll process for 3000+ employees
- Led payroll software implementation including system setup, parallel testing, UAT, and go-live support
- Ensured compliance with local labor legislation and tax regulations
- Coordinated with Finance and IT teams for system integration and reporting
- Prepared statutory and management payroll reports
- Improved payroll accuracy and process efficiency through internal control enhancements
- Developed and implemented a structured job evaluation and grading system aligned with organizational hierarchy and compensation strategy
- Managed full-cycle recruitment and selection processes, including workforce planning and candidate evaluation
- Identified organizational training needs through performance analysis and contributed to the development of structured learning and development plans
- Oversaw onboarding procedures and ensured proper documentation in line with labor legislation
- Organized and maintained personnel administration and employee records in full legal compliance
Accreditation Expert
Quality Assurance Agency in Education
Baku, Azerbaijan
04.2025 - Current
- Provided expert recommendations to enhance regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and institutional quality assurance frameworks within the accreditation process
- Performed comprehensive institutional reviews covering governance, financial sustainability, HR systems, and student outcome indicators
Senior Payroll Manager
Softline Consulting LLC
Baku, Azerbaijan
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed payroll processing for 2000+ employees across multiple companies.
- Led payroll system implementation including parallel testing and UAT processes.
- Ensured compliance with labour, tax, and social insurance legislation.
- Prepared statutory payroll reports and management payroll analytics.
- Improved payroll process accuracy through internal control enhancements.
Payroll Training Expert
Business Management School
Baku, Azerbaijan
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered payroll training programs for HR and finance professionals.
- Developed practical training materials and payroll case studies.
- Provided guidance on payroll calculations, deductions, bonuses, and statutory payments.
- Conducted workshops focused on payroll compliance and best practices.
Head of HR&Payroll group/Payroll methodologist
Intercomp Outsourcing Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Managed payroll outsourcing services for 3000+ employees across multiple companies.
- Led payroll software implementation and payroll process standardization.
- Ensured payroll compliance with labour and tax legislation.
- Prepared payroll analytics and statutory reporting.
- Supported HR operations including personnel administration and onboarding.
Payroll superviser/Compensation&Benefits Manager
Demirbank Open Joint-Stock Company
Baku, Azerbaijan
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervised payroll processing and compensation administration.
- Implemented KPI-based bonus calculation systems for credit specialists.
- Managed employee incentive programs and payroll reporting.
Deputy head of C&B division
Demirbank Open Joint-Stock Company
Baku, Azerbaijan
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Supported management of payroll and compensation frameworks.
- Supervised performance-based incentive programs.
- Prepared analytical reports related to payroll and compensation systems.
Senior specialist / Leading specialist
Demirbank Open Joint-Stock Company
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Performed payroll calculations and verified payroll data accuracy.
- Coordinated payroll processing with HR and finance teams.
Accountant
MolBulak NBCO
Baku, Azerbaijan
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Performed payroll calculations and accounting journal entries.
- Monitored branch cash operations and ensured financial compliance.
- Delivered training sessions for branch cashiers.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting & Audit
Azerbaijan University
Baku, Azerbaijan 04.2001 -
Master degree - Regional and international tourism
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Baku, Azerbaijan 04.2001 -
Bachelor degree - Geography
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Baku, Azerbaijan 04.2001 -
Skills
Payroll Management
Payroll Compliance (Labour, Tax, Social Insurance)
Compensation & Benefits Administration
Payroll Systems Implementation
KPI-based Incentive Programs
Payroll Reporting & Analytics
HR Administration
Payroll Process Optimization
Training & Payroll Knowledge Transfer
Cross-department Coordination
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Russian
Advanced
Turkish
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Culinary arts (completed a professional cooking course)
- Traveling and exploring different cultures
- Reading and personal development
Certification
Workshop on Reward and Benefit systems - Mercer Leadership Consulting (2018)
Efficient Remuneration Management - Mercer Leadership Development (2018)
Time Management - Liderlik Okulu (2020)
Crisis management - Liderlik Okulu (2020)
HR summits Baku (2020-2025)
Professional Communication (2024)
Timeline
Accreditation Expert
Quality Assurance Agency in Education
04.2025 - Current
Operational Manager / Head of HR&Payroll Group
Alphior Azerbaijan LLC
11.2023 - Current
Payroll Training Expert
Business Management School
02.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Payroll Manager
Softline Consulting LLC
04.2022 - 11.2023
Head of HR&Payroll group/Payroll methodologist
Intercomp Outsourcing Azerbaijan
01.2018 - 04.2022
Payroll superviser/Compensation&Benefits Manager
Demirbank Open Joint-Stock Company
02.2016 - 01.2018
Deputy head of C&B division
Demirbank Open Joint-Stock Company
06.2014 - 03.2016
Senior specialist / Leading specialist
Demirbank Open Joint-Stock Company
01.2014 - 06.2014
Accountant
MolBulak NBCO
03.2012 - 09.2013
Master of Business Administration - Accounting & Audit
Azerbaijan University
04.2001 -
Master degree - Regional and international tourism
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
04.2001 -
Bachelor degree - Geography
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
04.2001 -