Payroll Specialist

Summary

Join GoGlobal as a Payroll Specialist for the Africa region! This fully remote position, open to candidates anywhere in Africa, requires managing all aspects of payroll, from onboarding to processing payments and statutory reporting. You will coordinate with service providers, develop efficient processes, and ensure compliance with local regulations. A minimum of two years of payroll experience in Africa and a relevant degree are required. Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential. GoGlobal offers a remote work environment, unlimited vacation, wifi cost coverage, and an annual training allowance.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience in the Africa region
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent
• Strong in English, written and verbal communication
• Being located in Africa
• Experience with Office (Word, Excel), Office 365, SharePoint
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities
• Computer literate
• Pro-active and good communication
• Positive attitude and flexible mindset
• Capable to conduct detail-oriented activities
• Self-motivated and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently and under tight schedule

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of daily payroll function related to the Africa region from onboarding new joiners, coordinate payroll processing, calculate/validate/compile payroll report; ensure timely, accurate salary payment to employees and statutory payments to relevant authorities
• Coordinate and manage service providers to meet requirement from clients and clients' employees
• Develop procedures and documentation, continuously improve the process to optimize efficiency and productivity
• Research, monitor and document changes of statutory acts, labour, employment act in Africa to ensure compliance with local requirements
• Master relevant Payroll / Leave / Expense systems
• Process leaves and claims in line with clients’ policies and procedures, and statutory requirements
• Manage payroll metrics and client (including clients’ employees) satisfaction rate to meet company’s goal
• Coach junior team member(s), provide positive and motivation to team members locally or remotely
• Complete any periodic or ad-hoc duties/reports when requested by superiors

Preferred Qualifications

Additional European languages besides English are considered a plus

Benefits

• Remote work
• Unlimited vacation
• Wifi
• Annual training