Specialist, Payroll & Data Analytics at IHS Towers

The Opportunity

• IHS Towers is expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Nigeria as Specialist, Payroll & Data Analytics.
• The Specialist, Payroll & Data Analytics will ensure effective, efficient and accurate management of employee data, payroll, and benefits for nationals and expats in line with statutory requirements and corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Manager, Compensation & Benefits to understand the company’s compensation and benefits strategy and assist in implementation and execution of the strategy.
• Support payroll management activities.
• Provide inputs in design of the company’s pay and benefits system.
• Study compensation survey reports, monitor government regulations, and analyze compensation policies to provide inputs towards developing and implementing the company’s competitive compensation & benefits plan.
• Negotiate offers with candidates selected for roles through the company’s recruitment and selection process.
• Ensure ongoing alignment of pay ranges to the company’s grade structure and titling conventions.
• Ensure data is entered and processed accurately throughout the month per year to meet agreed deadlines for key milestones, such as monthly pay runs and year-end accounts, including all starters, leavers, and changes and deductions for both payroll and pension schemes.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments are made for staff salaries and allowances as earned per period (monthly, annually).
• Serve as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries and deal promptly with payroll-related issues/ concerns.
• Administer benefits, including claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Focus on maintaining a positive relationship between the company and assigned vendors.
• Review all payroll related invoices from vendors for accuracy.
• Deploy, analyze and report employee benefit plan surveys as approved.
• Ensure timely updates of employee records and file employee information safely across both physical and electronic archives.
• Provide support to HRBPs on resolution of administrative/ transactional issues.
• Provide support in preparation of some statutory remittance schedules and send to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the HR/ People modules of the company’s D365 platform, including configuration updates and integration updates.
• Ensure maintenance of quality, consistency and integrity of HR data across all systems.
• Partner with IT to fit HR technology solutions within overall corporate infrastructure.
• Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies and constraints associated with HRIS projects, escalating where appropriate.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager, Compensation & Benefits.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Mathematics, Statistics or any relevant numeric discipline
• Professional certifications from relevant bodies, e.g. CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM, WorldatWork, etc, will be an asset.
• 5+ years’ relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian labour and personal income tax laws.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration & Teamwork.

Functional Competencies:

• Business Process Improvement
• D365 ERP
• IT Appreciation & Application
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• HR Policies & Procedures
• Payroll & Rewards Management
• Compensation & Benefits Administration.

Organizational Competencies:

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.