Payroll and Benefits Administrator

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya We Are Oasis Full time

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.

Key Skills:


• Accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ability to work quickly while maintaining high quality.


• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.


• Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive data.


• Growth mindset and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

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