Payroll & Benefits Administrator Job in Kenya

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional with a background in Accounting or HR, and extensive experience in employee benefits administration. This is a back-office role focused on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across payroll-related processes, data management, and reporting. The ideal candidate is proactive, accurate, and eager to learn new systems and processes. 

 Responsibilities:

  • Review and reconcile system invoices.
  • Perform accurate data entry, data cleaning, and report generation (Excel).
  • Reconcile balances between Employee Navigator and payroll software, ensuring collected and deducted amounts align.
  • Verify employee enrollments and confirm termination enrollments, including collection of any remaining balances for the month.
  • Ensure accuracy of payroll-related deductions and processes (note: this role does not process payroll but supports payroll accuracy).
  • Generate and analyze payroll and HR-related reports.
  • Utilize the client’s HRIS/HCM system and Employee Navigator (training can be provided).
  • Learn and adapt to payroll software and processes as needed.
  • Maintain accurate benefits and payroll-related data transfers between systems.
  • Support the HR or Accounting teams with administrative tasks related to benefits and payroll compliance.

 Qualifications:


  • 1–2 years of experience in payroll, HR, accounting, or employee benefits-related roles.
  • Strong background in Accounting or HR.
  • Proven experience with benefits administration.
  • Proficiency in Excel (report generation and data analysis).
  • Experience with payroll administration (ensuring accuracy in deductions and processes).
  • Familiarity with Employee Navigator (a plus; training provided).
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy; able to work efficiently without sacrificing quality.
  • Ability to generate reports and reconcile data across multiple systems.
  • Open to learning payroll software and processes.

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