Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field
  
• CPA certification is mandatory.
  
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in payroll, HR budgeting, compensation,and benefits management.
  
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems in a multi‑country or multinational environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws, tax regulations, and HR frameworks.
  

Detailed Skillset AnalysisSkill Area/ Proficiency Needed/ Application in Role

• CPA Certification (Mandatory) : Financial validation, audit readiness, tax compliance
  
• HR Budgeting & Staff Costing (Advanced): Forecasting payroll costs, workforceplanning, cost control
  
• Job Grading & Compensation Analysis (Advanced): Role evaluation, pay equity, compensation design
  
• Benefits Administration (Intermediate): Managing allowances, insurance, and employee perks
  
• HR Information Systems-HRIS (Intermediate) Employee data management, HR workflowsData Analysis & Reporting - Excel, Power BI (Advanced): Payroll analytics, HR dashboards, ROI reportingRecruitment & Onboarding (Intermediate): Supporting hiring processes and employee integrationPerformance Management Tools (Intermediate):
  
• Assisting with appraisals, coaching and development plansCompliance Knowledge -Tax, Labor Law (Advanced): Ensuring adherence tostatutory requirementsStakeholder Engagement (Advanced): Advising managers, resolving payroll/HR queries, cross functional collaboration
  

Payroll, HR Budgeting & Compensation (70%)Payroll Administration

• Collect, validate, and process employee data (attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions) for Kenya market.
  
• Calculate gross and net salaries, statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF), and company contributions.
  
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile with Finance systems.
  
• Ensure timely salary disbursement.
  
• Maintain payroll records for audits and compliance.
  

HR Budgeting & Staff Costing

• Develop annual HR budgets and forecast payroll costs.
  
• Conduct staff costing analysis to support workforce planning and financial sustainability.
  
• Monitor variances and provide monthly reports.
  

Job Grading & Compensation

• Implement job grading frameworks aligned to organizational structure.
  
• Conduct role evaluations and ensure pay equity across grades.
  
• Design compensation packages that reflect responsibilities and market standards.
  

Administration

• BenefitsManage employee benefits programs (medical insurance,allowances).
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company policies.
  
• Act as point of contact for employee queries on compensationand benefits.
  

Financial Oversight

• Apply CPA expertise to validate payroll entries and ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.
  
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit‑ready documentation.
  

HR Officer Support (30%)

• Recruitment & HiringSupport recruitment cycles, assist in candidate screening, and coordinate interviews.
  
• Ensure job descriptions and grading align with organizational standards.
  
• OnboardingFacilitate orientation programs and ensure smooth integrationof new employees.
  
• Prepare onboarding documentation and ensure compliance with HR policies.
  
• Performance ReviewsSupport appraisal cycles, maintain records, and assist managers with performance feedback.
  
• Provide data insights from payroll and HR systems to inform performance discussions
  
• Employee RelationsProvide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
  
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality.
  
• Act as liaison between employees and management on HR matters.