Payroll & Benefits Manager at Equity Bank

Oversee the execution of the monthly payroll including statutory deductions and benefits as per the Equity group Reward Policy. 

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables:

 • Ensure the payroll timetable runs on time 

• Ensure accuracy of changes with all required approvals 

• Check the payroll runs as a first approver 

• Prepare audit schedules for internal and external auditors to facilitate completion of audits within the designated    timeframe. 

• Proactively manage internal controls within the Operational Risk framework and conduct periodic self-assessments. Promptly escalate potential issues to ensure timely resolution. 

• Support payroll and service delivery improvements by joining various reform initiatives, including those focused on automation, process optimization, and digital transformation. 

By leveraging automation technologies, you can help streamline payroll operations and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of service delivery across the organization.

 • Train subsidiary payroll teams and carry out process standardization exercises. 

• Establish a risk register to systematically identify, assess, and document risks, ensuring regular updates for    effective risk monitoring and mitigation planning. 

Qualification / Certifications:

 • bachelor’s degree preferably in the fields of Accounting/Finance, Social Sciences, Business 

• CPA K / ACCA is desired

 • Membership in IHRM or a similar established HR professional organization is considered relevant. 

• CHRP is an added advantage.

 Experience: 

 • A minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR setting managing payroll operations for multiple countries.

 • Subject matter expertise (on HR systems, Processes, pay & employment legislation in Kenya & subsidiaries, HR    policy & Procedures, Financial controls policy, Operational Risk)

 • Knowledge of Payroll & benefit procedure delivery and HR systems 

• Has process discipline and quality orientation 

• Keen to prevent and solve problems 

• Ability to speak French is desired