Payroll & Human Resources Assistant
Job Location:
Bridgetown - Barbados
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Job Summary
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 Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited.
- 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 organization.
- 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.
Required Skills:
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 organization. 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.
