Job Advertisement for Compensation & Benefits Officer

Job Title: Compensation & Benefits Officer

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Company: Shelter Group Africa

Industry: Construction and Real Estate Development

Reports to: HR Manager

Company Overview:

Shelter Group Africa is a leading international construction and real estate company with a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the globe. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in all our ventures. Visit our website for more information.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Officer to join our team in Kigali, Rwanda. The role is responsible for managing payroll inputs, employee compensation, benefits administration, overtime management, and statutory contributions in compliance with company policies and Rwanda labor regulations. Working closely with the HR and Finance teams, the position ensures accurate payroll data, maintains compensation records, and supports reporting, compliance, and effective compensation management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate monthly payroll inputs, ensuring accuracy of salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, and benefits in compliance with company policies.
• Consolidate and validate employee attendance and overtime records to support accurate payroll processing.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including allowances, insurance, and other company benefit schemes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including calculation and coordination of RSSB and other mandatory contributions.
• Prepare and coordinate final settlements for departing employees and support payments for project-based and outsourced workforce.
• Maintain accurate compensation records and prepare reports on payroll, overtime, and employee benefits to support HR and management decision-making.
• Maintain strong internal controls across payroll and compensation processes while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide support to the HR Lead on compensation analysis, audits, and other related HR responsibilities.
• Support day-to-day HR operations, maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
• Promote a positive work environment and organizational culture.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in payroll or compensation administration, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• Good knowledge of Rwanda labor law and statutory contributions.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Work Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment within the HR Department.
• Requires frequent coordination with HR, Finance, project teams, and external service
  providers.
• Involves handling highly confidential employee compensation data, requiring a high level of
  discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Requires extensive use of HR systems, payroll tools, spreadsheets, and reporting systems for
  payroll processing and analysis.
• May involve tight deadlines during payroll cycles, statutory submissions, and month-end
  closing periods.
• Requires continuous monitoring of statutory compliance requirements and payroll-related
  regulations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Open Ended Employment
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing international company.
• A supportive, and collaborative work environment.

*Shelter Group Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees*.