Senior HR Information Officer (Payroll)

About the role

The Laikipia County Government is hiring a full-time, on-site Senior HR Information Officer (Payroll) in Laikipia, Kenya. The officer manages payroll records, processes staff salaries, prepares payroll reports and ensures accurate and timely salary payments. The position is at management level.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare payroll and statutory returns, conduct bank reconciliations and prepare payment schedules to third parties.
• Implement staff welfare and benefits programmes and develop and implement reward management systems.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and maintain accurate, secure payroll records.
• Prepare and forward monthly payroll reports to the Finance and Accounts Department.
• Implement human resource decisions in line with rules, regulations and procedures, keeping the HR information database accurate and up to date.

Required profile

• At least six years of working experience in a payroll-related environment, with knowledge of payroll processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, ICT or a related field, or in Sociology, Public or Business Administration, plus a diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or Pensions.
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

Required skills

• Certificate in computer application skills.

To apply, candidates use the application link provided in the original listing.