PAYROLL COORDINATOR VACANCY AT BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (BAT)
We are British American Tobacco, a truly global company with a highly successful past and an exciting future ahead. As one of the leading tobacco and nicotine companies across the globe, we are always looking to offer our consumers new products, choices and advanced technologies. That’s why we’ve continuously expanded our product portfolio, explored new avenues and looked for fresh talent who can shape our future.
Job Title: Payroll Coordinator
Job Number: 35524
Seniority Level: Non-Management
Function: Human Resources
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
This role is part of Payroll HR Sub function.
The role is responsible for the management and administration of Payroll, employee information and systems, in line with the area and regional strategy, assisting the Head of Payroll with the implementation of systems and procedures aimed at ensuring efficiency in the organisation and providing support to the specialist, HR Managers and other functions for effective delivery of HR services and initiatives.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process monthly payroll inputs for the different West and Central Africa Countries and liaising with the Payroll consultant to run the payroll.
Timely payment of employee’s monthly salary including the reconciliation of the following reports: Personnel Change report Bank payment authority report, in respect of about 100 employees for the different countries respectively: Cameroon, Ghana, Gabon, Mali, Ivory Coast, Niger Republic, Benin Republic and Burkina Faso
Preparation of the company Specific Social Security for Cameroon, Gabon, and Benin
Liaise with the payroll consultant with regards the computation of exit benefits for voluntary and involuntary terminations and OTIF payment of the entitlements.
Ensure an effective and efficient delivery of Payroll & Benefits Administration (bank details, gratuity & pension update, unpaid absence, recurring and additional payments, etc.) and monthly Payroll approver engagement.
Monitor and report on compliance to the HR records management framework in line with departmental/ Company objectives
Documentation of HR processes, procedures, forms, and systems
Undertake special & ad hoc HR projects in line with departmental/company objectives
Provide back up support for team as provided in the work distribution schedule.
Process the salary payment charges for all the payroll vendors.
Process monthly Nigeria payroll benefit inputs through the SAP Payroll System
Establish and maintain effective and productive relationships with all functional HR teams, Finance, Legal and External Affairs and other relevant functions.
Ensures that an excellent standard of service is provided by the Payroll Team to all Functional Units/Teams.
Ensure all Payroll queries are resolved satisfactorily within stipulated deadlines.
Actively engage with Functional HR Teams to ensure that they are satisfied with service provided.
Internal auditors for the audit of employee information/payroll processes
External service providers: Government agencies, Pension Fund Administrators etc
Co-ordinate the employees’ non-monetary recognitions and Long service awards
Ensure gift vouchers are readily available for distribution.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in the Humanities, Social Sciences or Arts
2 - 3 years tactical experience in Payroll function in Human Resources
Sound understanding of local legislation in Francophone markets in West and Central Africa region
Basic French knowledge
High proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
Strong data, analytical and numeracy skills
High level of initiative, confidentiality & dedication
Possess excellent customer service skills
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Sufficient IT knowledge/skills to generate, operate and run reports.
BENEFICIAL:
SAP Payroll knowledge would be an added advantage
A high level of decision making, objectivity, creativity & Integrity.
Ability to work within strict deadlines
Ability to adapt to changes quickly when required.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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