VIP Payroll and HR Support Consultant Job in Nairobi Kenya


Our Client, Sage VIP Payroll and HR, is one of the leading developers, implementers and support providers of Payroll and Human Resource Management for small to large organizations in Africa. 

Their Africa Office has its headquarters in South Africa. 
 
They are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and self-driven candidate to fill the position of:
 

VIP Payroll and HR Support Consultant
 
Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Basic Function:
 
The Payroll and Human Resource Support Consultant will be responsible for handling payroll consulting at Sage VIP Payroll& HR. 

This includes understanding the client’s business requirements, designing systems, software configuration, creation of customised reports and continuous self improvement. 

In addition, the candidate will be expected to train new software users, manage projects and implement systems, carry out module implementations and offer support services like VIP email and telephone support.
 
The candidate must be able to work and handle high stress levels and volumes of work. 

In addition, the candidate must be an independent worker, good communicator, innovator, creative, assertive, patient and with a passion for consulting.

Occasional travel to regional countries and South Africa will be required.
 
Principal Accountabilities
  • Payroll Consulting
  • System and Project Management
  • Software User Training
  • Module Implementation
  • Technical Support (Telephone & Email Administration)
Experience, Education and Knowledge
  • Bachelors Degree in Business, Commerce or any relevant field
  • Four (4) years’ experience in a similar capacity
  • Payroll and HR Experience will be an added advantage
Skills and Competencies
  • Excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel
  • Outstanding problem solving skills
  • Preference for analytical & systems orientated tasks
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Passion for consulting
  • Ability to handle stress, work under pressure with high work volumes
  • Self-starter, assertive and decisive
  • Initiator and creative
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 14th October, 2012 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.