HR Payroll Specialist at Kenedri Services

Location: Aba, Abia State
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 2 to 5 years
Salary: ₦200,000 to ₦300,000 monthly
Application Deadline: 14 November 2026

Job Overview

Kenedri Services is recruiting an experienced HR Payroll Specialist for a company in Aba, Abia State.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing employee payroll, calculating salaries and statutory deductions, maintaining accurate compensation records, and ensuring that payroll activities are completed accurately and on schedule.

The role also involves supporting selected human resource activities, resolving payroll related complaints, reconciling payroll records with finance and accounting data, and ensuring compliance with applicable Nigerian labour and tax regulations.

About Kenedri Services

Kenedri Services is a recruitment company that provides recruitment services to organisations. The company is handling the recruitment process for this HR Payroll Specialist vacancy.

The identity of the organisation where the successful candidate will work has not been disclosed.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing and Administration

1. Prepare, process and manage monthly employee payroll accurately and within established timelines.
2. Calculate employee salaries, overtime, bonuses, allowances, deductions and other entitlements.
3. Manage employee attendance and leave records, including payroll adjustments.
4. Ensure timely payment of employee salaries.
5. Maintain accurate payroll records and employee compensation information.

Tax and Statutory Compliance

1. Process PAYE, pension contributions and other applicable statutory deductions.
2. Ensure payroll practices comply with Nigerian labour laws and applicable tax regulations.
3. Monitor changes in payroll regulations and recommend necessary adjustments.
4. Ensure the accuracy and timely remittance of statutory deductions.

Human Resources Support

1. Support employee onboarding, documentation and exit processes where necessary.
2. Maintain confidential employee salary information and personal records.
3. Handle employee enquiries and resolve salary related complaints and discrepancies.
4. Maintain accurate employment documentation and compensation records.

Reporting and Reconciliation

1. Prepare monthly payroll reports and salary summaries for management.
2. Reconcile payroll information with finance and accounting records.
3. Identify payroll errors and discrepancies and ensure they are resolved.
4. Maintain organised records for payroll administration and reporting.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The HR Payroll Specialist will be assessed based on the following performance indicators:

1. Accuracy of monthly payroll processing.
2. Timely payment of employee salaries.
3. Proper maintenance of payroll records.
4. Timely resolution of employee payroll complaints.
5. Accuracy and timeliness of statutory deductions and remittances.
6. Reduction in payroll errors and discrepancies.

Requirements and Qualifications

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
2. Between 2 and 5 years of relevant experience in payroll administration or HR operations.
3. Good knowledge of Nigerian payroll procedures, PAYE, pension administration and statutory deductions.
4. Good understanding of employment documentation and employee compensation structures.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll management software.
6. Strong numerical, analytical and record keeping skills.
7. Excellent communication and problem solving abilities.
8. High levels of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.

Key Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate competence in the following areas:

1. Payroll processing and administration.
2. Salary computation and reconciliation.
3. Tax and statutory compliance.
4. Data management and reporting.
5. Analytical and problem solving skills.
6. Time management and accuracy.
7. Confidentiality and professionalism.

Salary and Benefits

The advertised monthly salary is between ₦200,000 and ₦300,000.

Other benefits and allowances have not been specified in the vacancy announcement.

Job Details

Category	Details
Job Title	HR Payroll Specialist
Recruiter	Kenedri Services
Work Location	Aba, Abia State
Employment Type	Full Time
Experience	2 to 5 years
Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree or HND
Salary	₦200,000 to ₦300,000 monthly
Application Deadline	14 November 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

Email: kenedriservices@gmail.com

Email Subject: HR Payroll Specialist

Applicants should use the job title as the subject of their email when submitting their applications.

Application Deadline: 14 November 2026.