Group Payroll & Compensation Manager

Purpose

To manage regional compensation benchmarking, multi-currency payroll structuring, and statutory benefit compliance across all Damot entities.

Key responsibilities

• Compensation Benchmarking: Conduct annual regional salary surveys to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Payroll Oversight: Audit monthly payroll across all country hubs; manage expat vs. local pay structures (USD/ETB/Regional currencies).
• Statutory Benefits: Ensure compliance with varying national pension, tax, and social security frameworks across the EAC.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting/HR
• 8+ years payroll management
• Expert knowledge of EAC statutory compliance

Performance indicators

• 100% payroll accuracy
• Zero statutory penalty audits
• Payroll Accuracy & Timeliness: 100%
• Compensation Market Alignment: Within 5% of regional benchmarks

Reports to

Group HR Director (Solid); Group CFO (Dotted)