Payroll Specialist Job at Jubaili Bros

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Payroll Specialist

Job Locations: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to be responsible for all payroll-related tasks.
• In this role, your responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee.
• Enters maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies & processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains production commission workbook and updates compensation details as appropriate.
• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Reconciles HR & benefit related invoices. Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks, or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
• Provides clerical support to the HR team.
• Process taxes and payment of employee benefits
• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors
• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department etc.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field may be preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in payroll or a similar role.
• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
• Experience working with accounting and payroll software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High numerical aptitude.
• Detail-oriented.