The Payroll and HR Assistant will support management in ensuring accurate payroll processing, effective staff scheduling, proper attendance management, recruitment of quality employees, and compliance with company policies across all locations.
The successful candidate must be hands-on, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently. The position requires daily monitoring of biometric attendance, verification and approval of staff schedules within delegated authority, recruitment and interviewing, and regular visits to company locations.
The individual must take initiative to identify problems, investigate discrepancies, follow up with supervisors, and ensure that corrective action is taken promptly.
A diploma or certificate in Human Resource Management, Accounting, Payroll Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least three years of practical payroll and HR administrative experience.
Experience reviewing staff schedules, timesheets, and payroll records.
Experience using biometric attendance systems.
Demonstrated recruitment, interviewing, and candidate-selection experience.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll or HR software.
Knowledge of Guyana's applicable labour, NIS, and payroll tax requirements.
Experience working across multiple locations would be an advantage.
A valid driver's licence and the ability to travel between company locations would be an advantage.
A. Payroll Management
B. Staff Scheduling and Approval
C. Daily Biometric Attendance Monitoring
D. Recruitment and Selection
E. Daily Location Visits and Compliance
F. HR Administration and Employee Records
G. Staff Discipline and Performance
H. Reporting to Management