HR & Payroll Specialist - Africa

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. 

Role & Responsibilities

Human Resources & Local Representative Duties 

• Serve as the primary HR contact and company representative for LOCATIONAfrica. 

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: 

1. Onboarding, orientation, and documentation 
2. Employment contract issuance in compliance with LOCATION African labor law 
3. Contract amendments, title changes, and role updates 
4. Offboarding, including exit formalities and final settlements 

• Provide HR support to employees:

1. Handle inquiries related to entitlements, leave, benefits, and documentation 
2. Issue HR letters (salary certificates, employment verifications, etc.) 
3. 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) 

Payroll Coordination 

• Take ownership of local payroll processes: 

1. Collect, validate, and process monthly payroll inputs  
2. Coordinate with BPO and payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution 
3. 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 

Government Affairs & Compliance 

• 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 

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: 

1. African labor law 
2. Government platforms
3. 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 

ABOUT US

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

Business & Corporate Services provided:

• Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax

For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com

OVERVIEW

We Measure Success by Results, Not Hours Worked

No timesheets.

At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact. We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.

As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.

Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we're committed to doing it right.

We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.

We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here's what your career at GoGlobal looks like:

• A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impact
• Collaborating with a diverse, global and supportive team
• Built for the long-haul - no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growth

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

We Make Growing Your Career Possible

• We operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quickly

• We do not offer equity plans. As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, "stock options" hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it's better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payout

• We prioritize organic and sustainable growth. Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We're proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our way

• We're global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it's new job roles or international locations

• English is our official language, but for many, it's our second language. We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the world

• We are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual's contribution is crucial to our collective success

• We keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively. Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownership

• We believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what's coming next. It's all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey. We don't tell you what to think - we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisions

• We believe flexibility drives success. Our company is built on trust, and that's why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines - it's old school! This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing world.

Ready to take the next step in your career with us? Apply now!

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