Payroll & Rewards Officer

About the role

The Payroll & Rewards Officer will manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for all group entities and oversee the administration of employee benefits and rewards. This position ensures compliance with statutory requirements and supports HR initiatives related to compensation and termination.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for all group entities, ensuring statutory and internal compliance.
• Maintain payroll data integrity in the HRMS and resolve discrepancies with Finance and entity managers.
• Administer employee benefits, act as primary contact for providers, and support renewal and negotiation processes.
• Calculate termination, redundancy, severance, and retirement packages in line with Mauritian labour law.
• Manage time and attendance systems, reconcile data, and recommend process improvements.
• Contribute to salary surveys, market benchmarking, and remuneration data for salary reviews.
• Support ad‑hoc HR administration, reporting, and rewards‑related tasks as required.
• Assist internal and external payroll audits by preparing documentation and implementing corrective actions.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or related field, with a professional payroll certification.
• 3‑5 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi‑entity or group environment.
• Knowledge of Mauritian labour law and payroll‑related statutory obligations.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and ability to handle confidential information.

Required skills

• Proficiency with an HRMS platform.
• Experience with BambooHR and/or Aletia (preferred).
• Familiarity with time and attendance systems.