Payroll Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

·     Work collaboratively with the Senior, Compensation & Benefits to define, formulate and implement competitive reward/compensation strategies, policies, and programs.

·       Ensure effective implementation and administration of the Company’s compensation policies.

·       Provide inputs/recommendations for the update of DCP Tanzania’s compensation policies and processes in order to reflect current realities.

·       Ensure that administration of compensation for the organisation is in compliance with prevailing tax laws and regulations.

·       Ensure the accuracy and integrity of staff compensation details on the payroll system.

·       Ensure accurate and timely processing of staff salaries and benefits.

·       Follow up with manpower providers to ensure prompt processing of contract staff salaries.

·       Prepare and ensure timely processing and remittance of all payrolls related deductions e.g., PAYE, pension contributions, etc.

·       Review/validate payroll-related invoices/schedules against relevant monthly payroll instructions.

·       Prepare payroll impacting communication to all national employees (pay slips, salary reviews, etc).

·       Maintain and update the compensation database and provide ad hoc reports on compensation and benefits data, staff costs, etc.

·       Provide ad-hoc reports on headcount reconciliation and compensation benefits data.

·       Interpret performance appraisals scores and calculate the corresponding remuneration level.

·       Assist with implementing relevant reward structures based on performance results.

·       Conduct compensation surveys as required and compute corresponding remuneration.

·       Provide support in terms of queries resolution on compensation related issues.

·       Employees’ records keeping.

·       Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior or Head of Department.

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

·     Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in HR or a Social Sciences related discipline.

·     Professional qualification in HR Management e.g., Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) will be an added advantage.

At least 2 years’ experience in compensation and/ or payroll administration.

Skills and Competencies

·     Basic understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.

·     Good knowledge and understanding of remuneration methodologies, tax policies.

·     Good knowledge and understanding of employee reward and incentive schemes, packages etc.

·     Good data/numerical and analytical skills.

·     Attention to detail.

·     Good communication and interpersonal skills.

·     Good problem-solving skills.

·     Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications especially MS Excel