Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Lagos Nigeria

Experience Required: 8 to 10 Years

Department: Human Resources Payroll

Education: MBA (HR/Finance) / M.Com / B.Com

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned Payroll Specialist with 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in managing end-to-end payroll processes, statutory compliance, and payroll audits. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Indian payroll regulations, strong analytical skills, and experience using payroll/HRIS systems.

This role demands high accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage complex payroll operations across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Payroll Management:
  
  Manage monthly payroll processing for all employees
  
  Ensure accuracy in salary inputs, variable pay, deductions, reimbursements, etc.
• Statutory Compliance:
  
  Ensure timely deductions and filings of PF, ESI, TDS, PT, LWF, etc.
  
  Stay updated with changes in labor laws and income tax rules
• Full & Final Settlements:
  
  Process FnF including leave encashment, gratuity, and final tax computation
  
  Ensure smooth coordination with HR Ops and Finance
• Payroll Reconciliation:
  
  Reconcile salary registers with accounting entries and bank transfers
  
  Handle discrepancies, reversals, and corrections
• Taxation & Year-End Activities:
  
  Validate and process investment declarations and proofs
  
  Coordinate issuance of Form 16 and handle income tax queries
• HRIS & Payroll Systems:
  
  Work on platforms like Darwinbox, SAP, ADP, or similar
  
  Generate and manage MIS reports, dashboards, and audit data
• Audit & Compliance:
  
  Prepare payroll reports for internal and statutory audits
  
  Ensure adherence to SOX and company-specific compliance frameworks

Required Skills:

Payroll Processing (End-to-End)

Statutory Compliance (PF, ESI, TDS, PT, etc.)

Full & Final Settlement Management

Income Tax Computation & Form 16

Reconciliation & Reporting

Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivots, Formulas)

Experience with HRIS & Payroll Software (SAP, Darwinbox, ADP, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA in HR / Finance or equivalent post-graduation

810 years of relevant experience in payroll management

Exposure to payroll audits and multi-location payroll preferred

Strong understanding of Indian labor laws and taxation

Behavioral Competencies:

Strong Analytical & Numerical Skills

High Level of Accuracy & Attention to Detail

Good Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Maintain Confidentiality

Proactive & Solution-Oriented Approach

Strong Time Management & Organizational Skills

Benefits & Facilities provided:

• Fully furnished accommodation along with maid, laundry and security services with a Single status (i.e. Only employee can stay here/Bachelor)
• Free Indian Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) prepared by professional chefs (Indians)
• Local transportation is provided by the company without any charge.
• For local personal expenses the company provides Naira65,000 per month over and above the salary. (This is same across the level / designation / role)
• Company provides Medical Insurance of 3 lacs for self and family (Spouse, Two Children (Age not more than 23 yrs.) for treatment at India.
• Laptop, Mobile Handset, Sim and monthly re-charge (as per grade) and other Facility

Working Terms:

• Time-off Rotation will be 6 Month working and 21 Days off if posted in Lagos, 6 months ON 30 days OFF, if posted in Plant/Site. & subsequently followed by every 6 months once (with International & Domestic air ticket provided by the company)
• Workdays & Hours Six and half days work
• First salary will be released after 60 Days followed by the salary cycle (Ex: If you join in July, you will get first month salary in September then after that every month you will get regularly)