Job Title: HR Payroll Specialist

Location: Aba, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The HR Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and processing employee payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with applicable labour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• The role also involves maintaining accurate payroll records, managing employee compensation and benefits, and resolving payroll-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and manage monthly employee payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Calculate employee salaries, overtime, bonuses, allowances, deductions, and other entitlements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee compensation information.
• Ensure timely processing of PAYE, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.
• Manage employee attendance, leave records, and payroll-related adjustments.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and salary summaries for management.
• Reconcile payroll data with finance and accounting records.
• Handle employee enquiries and resolve salary and payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee salary information and personal records.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with Nigerian labour laws and applicable tax regulations.
• Support HR activities, including employee onboarding, documentation, and exit processes where necessary.
• Monitor changes in payroll regulations and recommend necessary adjustments.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of monthly payroll processing.
• Timely payment of employee salaries.
• Accuracy and timeliness of statutory deductions and remittances.
• Reduction in payroll errors and discrepancies.
• Proper maintenance of payroll records.
• Timely resolution of employee payroll complaints.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in payroll administration or HR operations.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian payroll procedures, PAYE, pension administration, and statutory deductions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll management software.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and record-keeping skills.
• Good understanding of employment documentation and compensation structures.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Key Competencies:

• Payroll processing and administration.
• Salary computation and reconciliation.
• Tax and statutory compliance.
• Data management and reporting.
• Time management and accuracy.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.