PAYROLL HR OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Tema
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports To: HR Manager
Our client is one of the leading agroprocessing companies in Ghana and Africa.
Scope
The Payroll HR Officer will primarily oversee the end to end payroll administration cycle which involves data input pay calculations statutory filing & payments in addition to handling other HR and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and process payroll incorporating variables such as leaves incentives overtime bonuses travel allowances and other applicable adjustments.
- Oversee staff benefits including medical expenses salary adjustments and periodic salary reviews.
- Ensure all statutory staffrelated payments including SSNIT contributions PAYE WHT and pension contributions such as Tier 2 & 3 are paid to the relevant bodies on time for all staff.
- Promptly address employee queries and grievances regarding payroll processes pensions taxes and other staff entitlements.
- Monitor various staff categories employment terms and payment timelines.
- Assist with research on compensation and benefits trends within the industry.
- Monitor employee lifecycle changes i.e. hiring promotions terminations to ensure accurate payroll data input and uptodate staff records.
- Prepare monthly payroll journal report for finance and salary planning.
- Manage general administrative duties such as vendor management transport coordination & other support functions.
- Undertake other Human Resource functions as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree or diploma in HR Accounting or any related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll administration or a similar role
- Experience working in a multinational manufacturing firm is preferred.
- Experience using payroll software is a plus.
- Good understanding of Ghana labour laws
- Must have keen attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have strong work ethics.
- Strong organisational and timemanagement skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially MS Excel
Competencies
DetailOriented Analytical ProblemSolving.