The Compensation & Benefits Officer will be responsible for executing payroll, employee benefits administration, and statutory compliance processes with accuracy and timeliness.
This role requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional ideally with an accounting background capable of maintaining precision in financial computations, reconciliations, and reporting within a dynamic HR outsourcing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Administer end-to-end payroll processingfor clients and internal staff, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Prepare and manage PAYE, Pension, NSITF, ITF, and other statutory deductions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain salary structures, leave allowances, 13th-month computations, and exit benefit schedules.
Reconcile client inflows, invoices, and payment schedules, ensuring transparency and prompt financial reporting.
Coordinate HMO and insurance updates, including bereavement and medical benefits documentation.
Ensure compliance with statutory remittances, tax laws, and internal audit standards.
Liaise effectively with internal teams, external partners, and government agencies to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related discipline (Accounting graduates are highly preferred).
Minimum of 1-year hands-on experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll Administration, or a similar finance-related HR function.
Strong analytical and numerical reasoning ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll processing software.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.