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Payroll Team Lead / Payroll Specialist at CDL Human Resource
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (24 Sep 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Payroll Team Lead / Payroll Specialist will manage end‑to‑end payroll processing, ensure compliance, and oversee compensation and benefits administration for an international organization. The role involves designing payroll controls, coordinating with external providers, and delivering accurate payroll reports. Strong stakeholder management and analytical abilities are essential. Candidates must hold a relevant master’s degree and have extensive payroll experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • MBA, MSc or MA degree in a relevant discipline.
- • Minimum five years’ experience in payroll, compensation and benefits administration.
- • Strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- • High level of confidentiality and professional judgement.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead and oversee the end‑to‑end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs.
- • Develop and manage payroll schedules across internal teams and external service providers.
- • Review and validate monthly payroll results and prepare sign‑off reports in line with audit requirements.
- • Design, implement and maintain strong payroll controls and governance processes.
- • Manage external payroll providers, reviewing and auditing their outputs and performance.