HR Payroll Specialist

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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

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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. Salary N200,000 - N300,000 Monthly.