Payroll & Rewards Specialist

About the role

Join our diverse and growing Group and play a key role in driving payroll, rewards and HR operations across multiple Business Units. The role is responsible for the Group’s payroll processing together with broader rewards and HR administration work outside the payroll cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Process end‑to‑end monthly payroll for all Group entities in compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
• Maintain payroll data integrity within the HRMS and resolve discrepancies with Finance and entity GMs.
• Administer employee benefits (medical insurance, pension/retirement schemes, other Group benefits) and act as point of contact for providers.
• Track benefits costs, support renewal and provider negotiation processes.
• Compile and calculate termination, redundancy and severance allowance packages in line with applicable labour law and Group policy.
• Administer and maintain time and attendance systems across entities and reconcile data against payroll inputs.
• Support internal and external payroll audits by preparing documentation, responding to queries and implementing corrective actions.

Required profile

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or a related field; professional payroll certification.
• 3‑5 years’ experience in payroll processing, preferably across multiple entities or a Group structure.
• Knowledge of Mauritian labour law and payroll‑related statutory obligations.
• High attention to detail, strong discretion and ability to meet multiple entity deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HRMS platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Aletia).
• Experience with time and attendance systems.