Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll processing for all employees across the organization. This role ensures timely and accurate salary payments, full compliance with Ugandan statutory requirements, meticulous record-keeping, and responsive support to employee payroll inquiries. The position plays a critical role in Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing Accurately compute and process monthly payroll for all employees, including wages, salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and allowancesValidate payroll inputs, reconcile net pay monthly, and ensure error-free processingManage payroll for a diverse workforce including frontline staff, functional staff, and management Statutory Compliance Calculate, deduct, and remit all statutory contributions, including PAYE, NSSF (Social Security), withholding tax, and any other mandated deductions in compliance with Ugandan labor lawsEnsure proper employee registration with URA (Uganda Revenue Authority) and NSSFMaintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax regulations and labor laws Record Maintenance & Data Integrity Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, bank account details, and leave balancesEnsure the HRIS is updated with employee records, time-off requests, and employment changesManage attendance records and handle exceptions covering overtime, shift work, and leave Reporting & Analytics Generate monthly payroll reports and statutory filing reports for managementConduct regular analysis of labor costs and overtime expenses, providing data support to ManagementSupport headcount planning, resource allocation, and budgeting processes Employee Support Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding payslips, deductions, tax calculations, and other payroll-related mattersProperly resolve payroll discrepancies, concerns, and complaints Audit & Compliance Provide payroll data and supporting documentation for internal and external auditsEnsure compliance with relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and organizational policies Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldProfessional certification in HR or Payroll is an added advantage Experience Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on payroll processing experiencePreferably experienced in handling payroll for 500+ employeesExperience in the distribution, manufacturing, or fast-paced industry is highly preferred How to Apply: All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section

• Accurately compute and process monthly payroll for all employees, including wages, salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and allowances • Validate payroll inputs, reconcile net pay monthly, and ensure error-free processing • Manage payroll for a diverse workforce including frontline staff, functional staff, and management • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, or a related field • Professional certification in HR or Payroll is an added advantage • Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on payroll processing experience • Preferably experienced in handling payroll for 500+ employees • Experience in the distribution, manufacturing, or fast-paced industry is highly preferred