Senior HR Information Officer (Payroll at Laikipia County Government

SALARY: KSH. 52,330x2,350–54,680x2,550–57,230x2,850–60,080x2,850–62,930x2,930 –65,860x3,080–68,940 p.m.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ONE (1)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

• The officer will be responsible for preparing the payroll and statutory returns, conducting bank reconciliations, and preparing payment schedules to third parties. They will also play a key role in implementing staff welfare and benefits programmes, as well as developing and implementing reward management systems. Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements is a critical responsibility, along with maintaining accurate and secure payroll records. The officer will prepare and forward monthly payroll reports to the Finance and Accounts Department to support financial oversight and accountability. The officer will implement human resource decisions in accordance with existing rules, regulations, and procedures, while ensuring the human resource information database is accurate, up-to-date, and maintained according to set policies.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Working experience of not less than six (6) years in a payroll related environment and conversant with payroll processes
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Commerce (HRM Option) or its equivalent or relevant qualification from a recognized institution

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Public/ Business Administration, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Plus a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Pensions or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Certificate in computer application skills