Junior Payroll Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Payroll Officer to support our payroll and total rewards functions. This entry‑level position will involve handling payroll processing, benefits administration, and compensation analysis for internal staff and client accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct salary benchmarking, market research and compensation surveys to assess internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Design and refine base pay structures, salary bands, variable incentive plans and commission models.
• Perform job evaluations and grade positioning analyses to maintain consistent job architecture.
• Manage employee benefits schemes, including health insurance, group life, pensions and wellness initiatives.
• Monitor total rewards expenditures, analyse benefit usage trends and recommend cost‑efficient enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, tax regulations and internal standards.
• Calculate monthly payroll, deductions and timely disbursement for staff and outsourced accounts.
• Oversee statutory remittances such as PAYE tax, Pension, NHF, NSITF and ITF.
• Reconcile payroll reports, address employee inquiries and maintain audit‑ready filing records.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in compensation and benefits, rewards management, HR analytics or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of job evaluation methodologies, salary benchmarking and incentive scheme design.
• Knowledge of health benefits management, pensions, life assurance and executive remuneration.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Familiarity with HRIS total rewards modules.