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
2023.11 - 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
2025.04 - 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
2022.04 - 2023.11
- 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
2023.02 - 2024.12
- 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
2018.01 - 2022.04
- 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
2016.02 - 2018.01
- 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
2014.06 - 2016.03
- 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
2014.01 - 2014.06
- Performed payroll calculations and verified payroll data accuracy.
- Coordinated payroll processing with HR and finance teams.
Accountant
MolBulak NBCO
Baku, Azerbaijan
2012.03 - 2013.09
- 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 2001.04 -
Master degree - Regional and international tourism
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Baku, Azerbaijan 2001.04 -
Bachelor degree - Geography
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
Baku, Azerbaijan 2001.04 -
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
2025.04 - Current
Operational Manager / Head of HR&Payroll Group
Alphior Azerbaijan LLC
2023.11 - Current
Payroll Training Expert
Business Management School
2023.02 - 2024.12
Senior Payroll Manager
Softline Consulting LLC
2022.04 - 2023.11
Head of HR&Payroll group/Payroll methodologist
Intercomp Outsourcing Azerbaijan
2018.01 - 2022.04
Payroll superviser/Compensation&Benefits Manager
Demirbank Open Joint-Stock Company
2016.02 - 2018.01
Deputy head of C&B division
Demirbank Open Joint-Stock Company
2014.06 - 2016.03
Senior specialist / Leading specialist
Demirbank Open Joint-Stock Company
2014.01 - 2014.06
Accountant
MolBulak NBCO
2012.03 - 2013.09
Master of Business Administration - Accounting & Audit
Azerbaijan University
2001.04 -
Master degree - Regional and international tourism
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
2001.04 -
Bachelor degree - Geography
Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University
2001.04 -