Payroll Officer

Job Summary

• Participate in/ provide support for the implementation of DCP Zambia compensation strategy.
• Administer payroll and statutory (or other related) remittances for employees in DCP Zambia

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 Zambia’s compensation policies and processes in order to reflect current realities.
• Ensure that administration of compensation for the organization 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 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in HR Management or Accounts related discipline.
• Professional qualification in HR Management will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience in compensation and/ or payroll administration.
• 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

Benefits

• Medical Insurance Cover
• In-House Pension Scheme
• Production Bonus
• Life Assurance