Payroll, Benefits, and Analytics Advisor

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organizations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers, Children Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Novartis NCD, among other international donors. SFH offers professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We seek to recruit a passionate, self-motivated, and highly qualified individual to fill the underlisted vacant position..

Position: Payroll, Benefits and Analytics Advisor

Location: Abuja (1 position)                                                                                                                                                                             

Job Profile:

The Payroll, Benefits, and Analytics (PBA) Advisor at the Society for Family Health is responsible for the efficient and accurate management of the organisation’s payroll and benefits systems, merit pay calculations, cost of living adjustments, project-level effort management, and comprehensive PO analytics reporting. He/she prepares relevant payroll reports, maintain accurate employee pay records, support payroll audits to ensure full compliance and collaborate with the human resources and finance departments to seamlessly integrate payroll and employee data.  He/she processes new hires, terminations, promotions, and other employee status changes in the payroll system, to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. He/she advisor also manages the HRIS and serve as the Centre of Excellence, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement in PO operations.

Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Payroll Processing

1. Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll for all employees.
2. Handle payroll schedules, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits.
3. Address payroll discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries.
4. Ensure compliance with employment laws and tax regulations.

• Benefits Administration

1.  Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave entitlements.
2. Coordinate with insurance providers and benefits vendors.
3. Conduct benefits orientations and handle employee enquiries.
4. Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing benefits programs.

• Merit Pay and Cost of Living Adjustments

1. Calculate and implement merit-based pay adjustments.
2. Review and adjust salaries for cost-of-living changes regularly.
3. Ensure all adjustments align with organisational policies and budget constraints.

• Project Effort Management

1. Monitor and manage employee time allocation across various projects.
2. Ensure accurate recording of effort levels to maintain project budget integrity.
3. Provide regular reports on project time allocation and costs.

• Remuneration and Benefits Benchmarking

1. Conduct and analyse remuneration and benefits benchmarking surveys.
2. Provide recommendations based on survey data to ensure competitive compensation and benefits packages.
3. Collaborate with external consultants and vendors as needed.

• HR Analytics and Reporting

1. Collect, analyse, and interpret HR data to support strategic decision-making.
2. Develop and maintain PO dashboards and reports on key metrics such as turnover, employee satisfaction, and compensation.
3. Conduct surveys and research to benchmark against industry standards.
4. Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

• HRIS Management

1. Manage and maintain the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
2. Ensure data integrity and security within the HRIS.
3. Train PO team and internal stakeholders on HRIS functionalities.
4. Continuously improve HRIS processes and functionalities.

• HR Operations Excellence

1. Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll, benefits, and HR analytics.
2. Provide guidance and training to HR staff on best practices.
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within HR operations.
4. Other assignments from the line manager

Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a business-related course of study.
• Professional Certification in Human Resources or Analytics i.e. CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, etc. is required

Other Qualification and Experience:

• Demonstrated success as a compensation and benefits specialist supporting organisations (local or international) with an employee strength of 200+ in multiple locations.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll preparation. ensuring regulatory compliance, handling and resolving payroll queries, and statutory deduction and related calculations, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, labour laws, taxation, and statutory compliance in Nigeria.
• Experience in handling payroll audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Excellent understanding of financial principles and the ability to reconcile payroll with financial records.
• Proven experience managing data, analytics and payroll reporting.
• Experience with payroll software specifically: SAP, SAGE and HR Information systems (HRIS      

Skills and Competencies required

Technical:

• Nigeria labour laws and employment tax
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices related to payroll.
• Comprehensive proficiency in payroll software and HRIS Software
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Data analytics and reporting

Behavioural:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing payroll regulations and implement necessary updates

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented individuals.

Method of Application:

Interested applicants should log on to our website at www.sfhnigeria.org and click on vacancy, click on careers @SFH, click on this job advert, and you will be transferred to a new page to apply. Follow the instruction and a confirmation mail will be sent to you upon completion of your application. Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.

This advert will close two weeks from the date of publication.

All applications will be treated in confidence. Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply. SFH is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply. SFH has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment and violation of these principles is considered gross misconduct. We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.