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HUMAN RESOURCE AND PAYROLL OFFICER

Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya is the Kenyan subsidiary of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies — Africa’s leadingintegrated digital infrastructure group. With operations in over 14 countries, Liquid is building Africa’s digital future through high-capacity fibre networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and data centre solutions

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In Kenya,Liquid plays a pivotal role in enablingdigital transformation acrosspublic and privatesectors. The company operates one of the most extensive fibre backbones in East Africa, connecting businesses, government institutions, and communities to high-speed internet and enterprise-grade digital service

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Why Join Liquid Ken

ya?As part of Cassava Technologies, Liquid Kenya offers a dynamic environment where innovation meets impact. Employees contribute to mission-critical infrastructure, collaborate with global partners (including Microsoft and NVIDIA), and help shape Africa’s digital economy. The company values agility, compliance, and customer-centricity — making it an ideal workplace for professionals who thrive in high-growth, purpose-driven settin

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OUR BEHAVI

OURSAt Liquid Kenya, we embody a culture of ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence. Our behaviours reflect how we show up every day — with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to delivering quality outco
• mes:
Core behaviour: Accountability I accept full accountability and responsibility for my actions, behaviours, performance and decisions in the workp
• lace.Core behaviour: Agility I bring people, processes, connectivity and technology together, to find the most appropriate and effective way of working to carry out a particular
• task.Core behaviour: Collaboration I work together with others and contribute my expertise, to achieve a common goal and to help each other suc
• ceed.Core behaviour: Follow-through In the quest for a high standard of operational excellence I will ensure the optimization of work processes, with a continuous improvement mindset and a personal commitment to delivering quality work at all t

imes.
Further information can be found at https://liquid

.tech/

ROLE

PURPOSETo manage payroll, HR budgeting, staff costing, job grading, compensation, and benefits (70%) while supporting HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance management (30%). The role requires a CPA‑certified professional with advanced financial and analytical skills, combined with HR expertise, to ensure compliance, fairness, and efficiency across the organ

ization.

KEY RESPON

SIBILITIESPayroll, HR Budgeting & Compensa
• tion (70%)Payroll Admi
• nistrationCollect, validate, and process employee data (attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions) for Ken
• ya market.Calculate gross and net salaries, statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF), and company cont
• ributions.Prepare payroll journals and reconcile with Financ
• e systems.Ensure timely salary dis
• bursement.Maintain payroll records for audits and c

ompliance.
HR Budgeting & St
• aff CostingDevelop annual HR budgets and forecast pay
• roll costs.Conduct staff costing analysis to support workforce planning and financial sust
• ainability.Monitor variances and provide month

ly reports.
Job Grading &
• CompensationImplement job grading frameworks aligned to organizationa
• l structure.Conduct role evaluations and ensure pay equity ac
• ross grades.Design compensation packages that reflect responsibilities and marke

t standards.
Administra
• tion BenefitsManage employee benefits programs (medical insurance,
• allowances).Ensure compliance with statutory and comp
• any policies.Act as point of contact for employee queries on compensation

and benefits.
Finan
• cial OversightApply CPA expertise to validate payroll entries and ensure compliance with tax a
• nd labor laws.Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit‑ready

documentation.

HR Offic

er Support (30%)
Recruit
• ment & HiringSupport recruitment cycles, assist in candidate screening, and coord
• inate interviews.Ensure job descriptions and grading align with organiza

tional sta
• ndards.
OnboardingFacilitate orientation programs and ensure smooth integration
• of new employees.Prepare onboarding documentation and ensure compliance

with HR policies.
• Performance ReviewsSupport appraisal cycles, maintain records, and assist managers with pe
• rformance feedback.Provide data insights from payroll and HR systems to inform perfo

rmance discussions
• .
Employee RelationsProvide guidance on HR poli
• cies and procedures.Maintain accurate employee records and ens
• ure confidentiality.Act as liaison between employees and manag

ement on HR matters.

Deta

iled Skillset AnalysisSkill Area/ Proficiency Neede
• d/ Application in Role
CPA Certification (Mandatory) : Financial validation, audit re
• adiness, tax complianceHR Budgeting & Staff Costing (Advanced): Forecasting payroll costs, workforce
• planning, cost controlJob Grading & Compensation Analysis (Advanced): Role evaluation, pay equi
• ty, compensation designBenefits Administration (Intermediate): Managing allowances, insura
• nce, and employee perksHR Information Systems-HRIS (Intermediate) Employee data m
• anagement, HR workflowsData Analysis & Reporting - Excel, Power BI (Advanced): Payroll analytics, HR da
• shboards, ROI reportingRecruitment & Onboarding (Intermediate): Supporting hiring processes a
• nd employee integrationPerformance Management Tools (Intermediate): Assisting with appraisals, coaching
• , and development plansCompliance Knowledge -Tax, Labor Law (Advanced): Ensuring adherence to
• statutory requirementsStakeholder Engagement (Advanced): Advising managers, resolving payroll/HR queries, cross f

unctional collaboration
Qualifi
• cations & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Accou
• nting, or related field.CPA cer
• tification is mandatory.Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in payroll, HR budgeting, compensation,
• and benefits management.Experience with HRIS and payroll systems in a multi‑country or mu
• ltinational environment.Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws, tax regulat

ions, and HR frameworks.

This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications. We would like to encourage all who qualify to apply for this exciting opportunity. Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements to click on the FORM to

submit their application.