Vacancy title:
Payroll Associate

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Marketing, Sales and Service, Category: Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office, Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Sun King (Formerly Greenlight Planet)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 19 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the role:

The Payroll Associate at Sun King will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of payroll services across assigned Sun King markets, serving as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and in-country third-party payroll vendors. This role will play a critical role in maintaining payroll governance, data accuracy, confidentiality, and process efficiency, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across markets.

What you will be expected to do

• Manage end-to-end payroll (salaries, bonuses, deductions) and ensure accuracy for all employees.
• Co-ordinate with HRBPs, Finance, and other departments monthly for payroll inputs and fund transfer.
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations, labour laws, and statutory requirements, including filing payroll taxes and reports. Maintain monthly statutory tax receipts without fail for all countries.
• Maintain and update payroll records (e.g., new hires, terminations, transfers) in payroll systems and handle changes in job status, titles, and compensation updates.
• Compile and present payroll data, including summaries of earnings, taxes, and deductions for management.
• Resolve employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, deductions, and paychecks. Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records.
• Assist and provide audit-related documents to auditors and manage internal and external payroll audits.

You might be a strong candidate if you have/are

• 3+ years of experience in payroll process management.
• Working knowledge of payroll software
• Basic knowledge of tax procedures.
• Familiarity with benefits and other wage deductions.
• Multi-tasking abilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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