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Payroll Supervisor

Job Description - Payroll Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Payroll Supervisor will oversee accurate, timely processing of employee payroll, ensuring compliance with Nigerian tax, pension, labor, and statutory requirements. The role will supervise payroll activities, maintain accurate payroll records, resolve payroll-related queries, and work closely with HR and Finance to ensure smooth and efficient payroll operations.​

 
Key Responsibilities:

1.
Payroll Processing

  • Collect, verify, and process
    employee payroll data, including salaries, bonuses, deductions, and
    overtime.

  • Ensure accurate computation
    of earnings, statutory deductions (PAYE, pension, NHF, NSITF, etc.) and
    net pay.

  • Process payroll in
    compliance with Nigerian labor and tax regulations.

  • Coordinate with the Finance
    team to ensure timely salary disbursement and bank transfers.

2.
Compliance & Statutory Reporting

  • Ensure payroll tax
    calculations comply with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
    requirements and applicable tax laws.

  • Prepare and submit PAYE,
    pension, and other statutory deductions to the relevant authorities.

  • Maintain up-to-date
    knowledge of Nigerian tax and labor laws relating to payroll.

  • Assist with payroll audits
    and compliance checks.

3.
Employee Records & Benefits Management

  • Maintain accurate and
    confidential payroll records, including employee earnings, deductions and
    tax details.

  • Handle employee queries
    relating to salaries, payslips, and tax deductions.

  • Support HR in managing
    employee benefits and allowances, including leave, bonuses and medical
    allowances.

  • Ensure payroll records are
    updated promptly to reflect employee changes.

4.
Payroll System & Process Improvement

  • Use payroll software or HRIS
    to manage payroll transactions efficiently.

  • Identify and implement
    process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

  • Collaborate with Finance teams on payroll-related projects and system upgrades.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in
    Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related
    field.

  • 4–6 years of relevant
    payroll experience, preferably in a structured organization.

  • Good knowledge of Nigerian
    payroll, PAYE, pension, and other statutory deductions.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft
    Excel and payroll/HRIS systems.

  • Strong numerical and
    analytical skills.

  • High attention to detail and
    accuracy.

  • Good knowledge of Nigerian
    tax and labor regulations.

  • Strong confidentiality and
    ability to handle sensitive employee information.

  • Good communication and
    problem-solving skills.
     


Benefits

  • Competitive
    Salary

  • 13th Month
    Allowance

  • Leave
    Allowance

  • Monthly Performance
    Bonus

  • Retirement Savings
  • Medical Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • Opportunity to work
    in a fast-paced and dynamic environment


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