HR & Payroll Specialist - Africa

GoGlobal • Washington, DC

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About The Position

GoGlobal is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Specialist to support our business operations and client employees in Africa. This role combines strategic and operational responsibilities in HR, payroll, and government relations, with a strong emphasis on local labor law compliance, end-to-end employee lifecycle management, and engagement with government portals and external partners. As the in-country representative, you will act as the key contact for HR and payroll matters in Africa, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure a seamless employee experience while upholding regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of HR and payroll experience, with strong exposure to African labor and immigration practices
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential
• In-depth knowledge of:
• African labor law
• Government platforms
• Payroll processes including statutory contributions and end-of-service benefits
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with corporate compliance and local entity obligations in Africa.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multicultural, or international environment
• Comfortable managing responsibilities independently while collaborating with global and regional teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact and company representative for LOCATIONAfrica.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle:
• Onboarding, orientation, and documentation
• Employment contract issuance in compliance with LOCATION African labor law
• Contract amendments, title changes, and role updates
• Offboarding, including exit formalities and final settlements
• Provide HR support to employees:
• Handle inquiries related to entitlements, leave, benefits, and documentation
• Issue HR letters (salary certificates, employment verifications, etc.)
• Oversee employee records and ensure accurate document management
• Lead performance tracking, engagement, and employee relations
• Stay current on African labor laws, regulations, and HR trends; proactively share updates with relevant teams
• Assist with office-related administration and vendor coordination (if applicable)
• Take ownership of local payroll processes:
• Collect, validate, and process monthly payroll inputs
• Coordinate with BPO and payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution
• Manage final settlements, gratuity calculations, and offboarding payroll
• Ensure full compliance with wage protection regulations and statutory contributions
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation for audit and data protection requirements
• Track and manage statutory filings and remittances to local authorities
• Collaborate with internal finance and HR teams on year-end processes and reconciliations
• Oversee all government portal activities
• Monitor and manage expiries of visas, work permit procedures, and other employment-related documents
• Ensure compliance with LOCATION African entity obligations and support internal HR audits
• Coordinate with authorities and partners for immigration, licensing, and documentation
• Provide ad hoc support to regional operations in LOCATION as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level