British Council Payroll Officer Jobs in Kenya;Support delivery of accurate and compliant payroll operations across assigned countries.Prepare, validate, and reconcile payroll input data, assist in payroll runs, manage employee queries, and maintain records in compliance with statutory and internal policies.Contribute to continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and audit readiness by coordinating with Finance, HR, and external vendors.Main AccountabilitiesPayroll Execution & Validation
British Council Payroll Officer Jobs in Kenya;
Main Accountabilities
Validate input data (new hires, exits, salary changes, allowances, deductions, benefits) with HR and Finance
Prepare and verify payroll input templates for review and approval
Ensure payroll transactions comply with internal controls and statutory regulationsRecords Management & Documentation
Maintain accurate payroll records in line with IGRM policies
Ensure records are available for audits
Support archiving and dataretention compliance under PDPA and GDPRCompliance & Risk
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (tax, pension, social security)
Follow payroll control checklists for audit readiness
Support preparation of compliance reports and reconciliationsCase Management & Employee Support
Manage payroll cases and queries in case management systems (e.g., C4C)
Resolve employee concerns with HR, Finance, and MSP
Provide empathetic and professional employee support
Escalate complex cases to Payroll Consultant or ManagerContinuous Improvement & Collaboration
Contribute to SOP documentation and (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});refinement
Participate in postpayroll reviews and improvement initiatives
Support automation tools or process simplifications introduced by Payroll & People Data ManagerRequirements of the Role
Requirements of the Role
Written and verbal proficiency in English
Experience in payroll administration or data processing in sharedservices or multicountry environments
Knowledge of payroll processes, data validation, and statutory deductions
Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, or similar)
Ability to manage confidential data responsibly with high accuracy
Strong communication and teamwork skills under tight timelinesDesirable
Experience with external vendors or managed service providers
Exposure to continuousimprovement initiatives or process documentation