Payroll Officer at Peopleware Consulting Ltd

Job Overview

• Our client is seeking an experienced and detail oriented Payroll Officer to manage accurate and timely payroll processing, compensation and benefits administration, payroll records, and statutory compliance.
• The successful candidate will work closely with HR and Finance to ensure efficient payroll operations and excellent employee service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
• Administer employee salaries, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Manage employee benefits administration, including statutory and company-provided benefits.
• Process PAYE, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports, bank payments, and payroll-related accounts.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and employee compensation records.
• Respond to and resolve employee payroll and benefits queries.
• Review payroll data and identify discrepancies, errors, and unusual transactions.
• Support salary reviews, compensation analysis, and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, pension, labour laws, and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports and management information as required.
• Support internal and external payroll audits and compliance reviews.
• Work closely with HR and Finance on new hires, exits, promotions, salary changes, and other employee movements.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, accuracy, and efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in payroll administration, preferably within a structured organisation.
• Professional certification in Accounting(ICAN), HR(CIPM), Payroll, or a related field is required.
• Proven experience handling payroll, compensation, benefits, and statutory deductions.
• Experience using payroll software/HRIS and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of Nigerian payroll, PAYE, pension, and statutory requirements.

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• Strong payroll processing and reconciliation skills.
• Good knowledge of PAYE, pensions, statutory deductions, and payroll compliance.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/HRIS systems.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong confidentiality, integrity, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and detail oriented.
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive information.
• Proactive and dependable.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong customer-service orientation.