HR & Payroll Specialist

Overview

A financial services organization focused on improving banking access in Sub-Saharan Africa is seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist. The organization addresses challenges such as high fees, branch distance, and limited card acceptance by providing accessible, fee-free, and instantly available financial services. Since launching a mobile app in Senegal in 2017, it has expanded to serve millions across nine countries with the goal of making Africa the first cashless continent.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll for assigned countries, including variable pay and tax deposits.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers.
• Maintain payroll records, process adjustments, and respond to payroll-related queries.
• Identify and implement improvements to payroll systems and workflows.
• Support payroll audits.
• Apply IRS guidelines and immigration regulations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with fringe benefits taxation, FLSA, ACA, CRA, and provincial payroll tax rules.
• Administer required contributions and filings such as EI, CPP, and T4.
• Oversee HR administrative tasks including onboarding, benefits setup, and compliance.
• Serve as point of contact for HR and benefits inquiries.
• Manage healthcare coverage and employee communications.
• Support HR policy design and implementation.
• Assist with employee relations, contract management, and terminations.
• Collaborate with global HR and finance teams.
• Manage relationships with vendors and brokers.
• Administer health and retirement benefits, leave programs, disability claims, and workers' compensation.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations including I-9 verification and background checks.
• Handle statutory leave programs and employment standards compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of global payroll management experience focusing on US and Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Relevant Payroll/HR certifications such as CPP, CPM, PHR, or CPHR.
• Deep knowledge of US and Canadian tax regulations and employment laws.
• Proven ability to manage complex payroll and HR challenges while maintaining compliance.
• Strong organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $115,200 USD plus an equity package.
• Annual travel covered once per year to an operating country in Africa.
• Yearly stipend of $1,200 for coworker meetings.
• Subsidized health insurance for employees and dependents.
• Retirement contributions varying by country.
• Six months of fully paid parental leave.
• Subsidized fertility assistance.
• Flexible vacation policies with 21-30 days typical, excluding statutory holidays.
• $10,000 annual charitable donation matching.

Location

This role supports the US Hub across multiple countries and requires expertise in US and Canadian HR and payroll legislation.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.