Human Resource Assistant - Payroll

Category: Human Capital Management

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources and Recruitment & Compensation Committee the purpose of this job is to ensure accurate and timely processing of payrolls in accordance with statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities in this role include to:

• Managing the payroll data system
• Review wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll
• Monthly processing of payroll
• Processing statutory deduction that is NSSF, PAYE and NHIF plus any
• other deduction that is being effected e.g. pension, loan repayments, etc.
• Process employee advances and paybacks
• Record and process any absences that may affect payroll
• Manage additions and deletions to the payroll in strict compliance with company rules and regulations
• Any other duties assigned

Required Qualities – The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, under pressure, and
• ensure timely coordination and delivery of demanding priorities.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal sensitively with people at all levels.
• Have a proven ability to plan and organize themselves and their work to deliver outcomes within stipulated time frames.
• Be innovative, enthusiastic and energetic

Required Skills – The ideal candidate will:

• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have proven ability to interpret and apply the Employment and Labour Laws
• Be highly organised, paying close attention to detail and have effective time management skills
• Have well-developed communication (written/verbal), interpersonal and facilitation skills including the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels in a variety of contexts.
• Have excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Job Requirements: – The successful candidates will have:

• A Degree in Human Resource or a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Computer skills especially in analysis tools including use of a payroll and human resource information system.

Hard copy applications are strongly discouraged.

Only applications made through the DaterInsurance corporate website will be considered.

Canvassing in any way will lead to immediate dissmisal.

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please use the following link to apply for a job:

www.daterinsurance.com/index.php/insurance-jobs/dater-insurance-human-resource-assistant-payroll

Applicants will be assessed on a continuous basis. Closing date for receiving applications is 16th December 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.

DaterInsurance is an equal opportunity employer and a highly competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate, including superior work benefits.

Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.