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People Operations & Payroll Specialist Part-time (Remote)

Kata.ai Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Remote South Jakarta Part-time Mid-level People Operations & HRIS

At a glance

Mid-level People Operations & HRIS role at Kata.ai. Remote, Indonesia · part-time.

Pay not stated People Operations & HRIS salary

RolePeople Operations & HRIS
SeniorityMid-level
LocationSouth Jakarta
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentPart-time
PostedJul 15, 2026 · 3mo ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Run monthly payroll from processing through statutory filings, keeping payments accurate and on schedule
  • Calculate PPh21 and complete monthly DJP reporting, alongside BPJS registrations, contributions and claims
  • Maintain employee records and paperwork through onboarding, employment changes and offboarding
  • Use payroll data to reconcile figures, prepare reports and support journal entries and cost allocation

What you bring

  • At least three years of practical payroll processing, including PPh21 and both BPJS programs
  • You have used an HRIS in a professional HR setting and managed employee records across the full lifecycle
  • A bachelor's degree in HR, accounting, finance, law or a related area

Who this fits

This part-time maternity-cover role suits someone comfortable handling payroll and HR administration independently. The contract is expected to last three to four months, with working hours subject to operational needs. Catapa experience is an advantage, as are payroll or Indonesian labor law training.

From the employer

Kata.ai is an Indonesian Conversational Artificial Intelligence company with a focus on creating technology to enhance the understanding of human conversations, improving the way humans collaborate with machines. Kata.ai’s Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology powers MultiPurpose chatbots (virtual customer service / virtual friend) for major corporations in Indonesia across different kinds of industries such as Unilever (FMCG), Telkomsel (Telco), Bank BRI (Financial Services), and Alfamart (Retail).

The company’s proprietary Kata Bot Platform can be leveraged to create feature-rich chatbots on top of Kata.ai’s robust and scalable AI technology platform, ensuring company of any size can easily build their own chatbot on any messaging platform. With this platform, it is now possible for the business to focus on designing engaging interaction for their customers, while Kata.ai handles all the technology aspects of the chatbots.

Established in 2015, the company has become a trusted partner for major corporations such as Microsoft, Accenture, and Line. In 2020, the company received Series-B funding from TransPacific Technology Fund and MDI Venture.

Manage end-to-end monthly payroll operations, statutory compliance, and employee lifecycle documentation — ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant HR administration — so that employees receive reliable payroll support and the People & Culture function operates smoothly during the coverage period.

Experience :

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing, including PPh21, BPJS Kesehatan, and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan
  • Proven experience operating HRIS platforms in a professional HR environment
  • Experience handling full employee lifecycle documentation (onboarding to offboarding)
  • Prior experience in a part-time, contract, or cover role is an advantage but not required

Qualifications & Education :

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field
  • Certification or training in payroll management or Indonesian labor law is a plus

Technical Skills :

  • Payroll & HRIS: Experience operating HRIS systems; hands-on experience with Catapa is a strong advantage
  • Tax Compliance: PPh21 calculation and monthly DJP reporting
  • Social Security Administration: BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan — registration, monthly contribution, and claims handling
  • Spreadsheet: Advanced Excel or Google Spreadsheet skills for payroll reconciliation and reporting
  • Accounting (Basic): Understanding of payroll journal entries and cost allocation reporting (CAC, staff cost)

Part-time (to be confirmed based on operational needs)
Contract duration: 3–4 months (Maternity Cover)

We value a flexible working hour for our employees.

The most important is we provide a learning experience in Conversational AI Industry.