Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.
Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Compensation and Benefit Specialist
Location: Lagos
Reports To: Head Human Resources
Job Description
The Compensation and Benefits Specialist reports to the Head of Human Resources and work closely with the Manager Tax and Statutory payments.
He/she is responsible for the processing, payments, reconciliation, and proper accounting of all Payroll-related transactions according to the company's policies, timelines, and procedures.
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness in processing, payments, transaction postings & reporting of all such payroll-related transactions.
Shall be responsible for the upload of the approved Payroll data into the payment portal, ensuring that each transaction is uploaded correctly
Shall attend to and resolve payroll related issues arising from the staff at any point in time.
Maintain accurate records and prepare timely reports
Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory deductions accurately
Design a compensation package based on programme / organisation goals and strategy
Conduct periodic compensation and organisation survey on market rates for decision making
Keep abreast with the new trends and best practices in the field
Ensure that compensation practices comply with current laws and regulations
Make monthly reconciliation reports on total compensations to clarify the difference.
Complete the final compensation and severance allowance for leaving employees.
Gather information on hours worked for each employee for salary processing
Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses
Keep track of hourly rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
Maintain effective relationship management with statutory regulators and insurance bodies for effective service delivery.
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
Responsible for enrolling all staff under relevant insurance cover.
Provide payroll budget when required
Any other duties assigned.
Role Specification
Minimum of a B.Sc Degree in Management, Accounting, Human Resources or related field.
4 - 6 years proven experience in payroll, compensation and benefits management or similar role
Hands-on experience with HRIS, Accounting and Payment Software is compulsory
Good knowledge of payroll cycle and procedures
Excellent knowledge of the Nigeria Labour Law and regulations of the field is required
Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases
Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
Outstanding organisational ability with great attention to detail
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Good problem solving and analytical skills.
Good supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills.
Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
DAI will only contact candidates that are successful at this pre-qualification stage.
More information about DAI can be found on the DAI website; www.dai.com.