Payroll & HR Officer

Duties

• The Payroll & HR Officer is responsible for timely and accurate payroll processing, employee benefits administration, employee records maintenance and general human resource support and administration tasks for all the operating entities of Erongo Medical Group

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the payroll process, including calculating and processing employee salaries, bonuses, and deductions
• Managing the administration of employee benefits, including medical aid insurance, pension fund, and other benefit programs
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation regarding payroll and benefits administration
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of employee compensation, tax deductions, and other payroll-related information
• Preparing periodic reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, leave, deductions and other required information
• Assisting in the preparation of statutory returns e.g., VET Levy, PAYE and Compensation Fund returns to the relevant departments
• Managing employee files and personnel records, including updating employee information, loading new hires, and maintaining confidentiality
• Assisting with administrative tasks in the human resources department, including but not limited to drafting employment contracts, applying for work permits, arranging logistics for training interventions, and others
• Managing employee exit process, including conducting exit interviews, and processing termination paperwork
• Any general or ad hoc duties as delegated by the HR Manager

Requisites

Desired Competencies:

• Knowledge of the payroll function and advanced numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities in relation to complex payroll issues, including utilizing a risk management approach to the prioritization and management of complex cases
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and legislation relating to payroll, together with the ability to interpret such or other relevant employment agreements
• Great attention to detail, and a high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and remain calm in stressful situations
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office

Minimum Requirements:

• A qualification in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related fields will be well regarded
• 5 Years of experience in payroll, accounting or bookkeeping
• Namibian Citizenship
• Fully proficient in English
• Proficiency in any other Namibian language will be an added advantage
• Must have a valid driver’s license (Code B)

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted