Payroll Specialist – Africa

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so businesses can grow and communities can thrive. Mines, data centers, sporting events, manufacturing sites – even whole cities – need electricity around the clock. Reliable supplies of energy have never been more critical. That’s why we make sure our customers have power, heating, and air conditioning when, where and for however long they need it. Role description: The Payroll Specialist – Africa is responsible for managing payroll operations across multiple African countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. Detailed description: Position holder ensures colleagues are paid accurately and on time with correct withholding and deductions. Support colleagues by resolving queries quickly and professionally, and supporting the business by providing accurate calculations, analysis, information and reports. Working with vendors to ensure the continuous improvement of the payroll processes, playing a key role in Payroll projects and initiatives. Responsibilities -Process payroll accurately and on time each month across our African countries always ensuring the best colleague experience is our first priority.- Consolidate, review and process all payroll changes within agreed timelines. Follow the internal process to request the validations and approvals of payrolls and store evidence of all input applied in the payroll cycle.- Management of shadow payrolls where appropriate.- Management & tracking of internal company loans.- Maintain accurate payroll records ensuring payroll data is aligned in Workday and payroll systems.- Ensure compliance with legal requirements in each country and internal payroll processes and controls.- Partner with finance payroll lead to build a professional working relationship with external Payroll providers, and hold them to