Payroll Administrator (External Projects)

About this role

Role: Payroll Administrator - External Projects for GUS Consulting, based in Lagos. The position focuses on accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing for external client projects, including crew and outsourced personnel, with collaboration across clients, project teams, Finance and HR.

What you would do

• Prepare and process monthly payroll for external projects
• Validate salaries, allowances, overtime, joiners, leavers and other payroll inputs
• Prepare payroll reports, payment schedules and reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies before payroll closure
• Manage crew employment contracts, payroll-related documentation and benefits/compensation matters
• Liaise with clients, project teams, Finance and HR to resolve payroll matters and support statutory compliance

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related discipline
• 3-5 years' relevant payroll administration experience, preferably within Oil & Gas, Maritime, Crewing, Outsourcing or multinational environments
• Good knowledge of Nigerian payroll practices and statutory requirements
• Experience managing payroll for multiple employees/projects, including compensation and reconciliations
• Strong numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills, with excellent attention to detail, confidentiality and integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/HRIS systems; ability to work independently and manage multiple projects under tight payroll deadlines

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