Assistant Director Payroll at Uasin Gishu County Government

Job Description

Requirements for Appointment

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or any relevant Social Science Degree with an option in Human Resource to ensure they possess the necessary knowledge and skills in HR practices.
Possess a current valid practicing certificate
Membership to a relevant professional body Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
The candidate must demonstrate excellent planning and organizational skills relevant to managing HR operations, payroll processing, and performance evaluations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Process the monthly payroll accurately and within the required timelines to ensure staff are paid promptly and in compliance with relevant regulations.
Prepare the relevant personnel emolument budget to facilitate proper financial planning for staff salaries and benefits.
Conduct relevant audits of the payroll system to maintain integrity and eliminate discrepancies or irregularities.
Prepare and maintain relevant accurate human resource records, including employee personal files, payroll data, and leave records.
Coordinate with relevant government departments to ensure staff are fairly remunerated in line with devolved functions and applicable regulations.
Generate and process relevant monthly payroll reports for management decision-making and compliance purposes.
Plan, monitor, and evaluate the performance of staff against relevant set targets to ensure achievement of organizational objectives.