Payroll & Human Resources Assistant
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Hr
- Posted
Must have
- An Associate Degree in Management, Accounts or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Payroll or Accounts.
- Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance and/or Professional Diploma in Insurance would be an asset.
- Previous experience in an insurance environment would be an asset.
- Understanding of Barbados Income Tax (TAMIS) and NISSS systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Excellent problem solving/judgment skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
- Strong skills with respect to using and understanding the flow of transactions in an automated payroll system.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work autonomously.
- Must possess the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, sound morals and ethics, with the ability to develop trusting and effective working relationships with colleagues across the organiz
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively and professionally, as well as communicating with clarity and confidence with all employees.
- Strong ability to use judgment and discretion.
Full description
Overview: Our client is a
well-established organisation in Barbados, offering a wide range of
general and life insurance products, as well as health, pension and retirement
solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled professional to
join their team and support their payroll and HR operations.
**Duties & Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration**
- Maintains
employee records in Micropay, ensuring that employee changes are entered
correctly and on time for payment of salaries.
- Prepares
documentation for the payment of NISSS, PAYE, With Holding Tax (WHT) and
for the transfer of funds for payroll.
- Completes
all statutory returns as required.
- Completes
reconciliations that relate to the payroll accounts.
- Keeps
abreast with company policies and tax legislation that impact on
remuneration.
- Processes
payroll reports for integrating into the financial system (SAGE).
- Responds
to employee queries & requests regarding payroll or benefits.
- Assists
with the onboarding process, including review of all new hire forms.
- Assists
with group life, medical and pension enrolments.
HR Administration
- Maintains
employee files and HR databases.
- Assists
with recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews and preparing
onboarding documentation.
- Coordinates
employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Assists
with the preparation of HR letters and other personnel documents.
- Supports
employee engagement initiative.
Other Duties
- Maintains
and updates employee records in the HRIS (e.g., status changes,
promotions, salaries).
- Generates
standard or adhoc HR and Payroll reports.
- Performs
other related duties as assigned and necessary for the development of the