Payroll Officer – Fixed‑Term (Hybrid, Kenya)

About the role

The British Council is looking for a fixed‑term Payroll Officer to join its team in Kenya. The role is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the office, and focuses on delivering accurate and compliant payroll operations across assigned countries.

Key responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end payroll processing by validating input data such as new hires, exits, salary changes, allowances, deductions and benefits in coordination with HR and Finance.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in line with Information Governance and Records Management policies, ensuring audit readiness and GDPR/PDPA compliance.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations (tax, pension, social security) and follow payroll control checklists.
• Manage payroll‑related employee queries through case management systems, collaborating with HR, Finance and Managed Service Providers to resolve issues promptly.
• Contribute to standard operating procedures, post‑payroll reviews and process automation initiatives.

Required profile

• Experience in payroll administration or data processing within a shared‑services or multi‑country environment.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, data validation and statutory deductions.
• Legal right to work in Kenya at the time of application (no relocation or visa sponsorship).

Required skills

• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle or similar.
• Experience using case management tools like C4C.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency in English with high data‑accuracy standards.