Payroll & Compensation Specialist at Recruit with Adenike

Recruit with Adenike is a recruitment and talent solutions brand committed to connecting high-performing professionals with forward-thinking organizations across diverse industries. From entry-level roles to executive placements, we help businesses attract, engage, and retain the right talent to fuel growth and success. Our approach is efficient, personalized, and rooted in a deep understanding of people and business needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payroll & Compensation Specialist

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type:
Industry: Fintech
Department: Human Resources / Finance

Job Summary

• The Payroll & Compensation Specialist will be responsible for managing accurate payroll processing while supporting the design and administration of compensation and benefits programs
• This role requires strong Excel expertise, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of payroll and reward practices within a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time using Excel and payroll systems
• Maintain and update payroll data including salaries, bonuses, deductions, and allowances
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and analysis using advanced Excel functions
• Support the implementation and administration of compensation structures and salary reviews
• Assist in salary benchmarking and compensation analysis
• Manage employee benefits administration (HMO, pension, bonuses, allowances, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (PAYE, pensions, NHF, NSITF, etc.)
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to validate employee data and changes
• Handle payroll and compensation-related queries and resolve discrepancies
• Support audits by providing payroll and compensation data
• Generate insights and reports to support decision-making
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee data.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
• 4–7years of experience in payroll and/or compensation & benefits
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis)
• Experience with payroll software or HRIS systems
• Good understanding of Nigerian payroll regulations and statutory deductions
• Knowledge of compensation structures and benefits administration
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving ability.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruitmentforce.africa@gmail.com using “Payroll & Compensation Specialist – Ikeja” as the subject of the email