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People & Culture Services and Payroll Specialist at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda

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Job Description


Job TitlePeople & Culture Services and Payroll Specialist
Job CategoryPeople and Culture

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. In Uganda, we are currently seeking to recruit a P&C Services & Payroll Specialist based at our Namanve Plant.



As a P&C Services & Payroll Specialist, you will report directly to the Country Lead: People & Culture Services.



Key Purpose Statement


The role exists to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of end-to-end payroll services while driving HR analytics, workforce planning, and compliance initiatives. This position will manage payroll operations, maintain data integrity, and provide timely reporting to support organizational decision-making.


Additionally, the role will lead the workforce planning and budgeting process, and coordinate HR functions to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience. 

Job Industry

Human Resource Management

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

Ensure an Efficient End-to-End Payroll Service

  • Execute the end-to-end payroll and maintain accurate records for salaries and benefits, validate payroll inputs, and reconcile net pay monthly to ensure error-free processing
  • Partner with HR to manage employee remuneration, organizational changes, and maintain a robust document control system for payroll activities

HR Analytics, Reporting & Systems:

  • Provide analytical support for HR functions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR data to inform decision-making and drive strategic initiatives.
  • Maintain and update the HR information system (HRIS) with employee records, time-off requests, and employment changes.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement these tools, train HR Business function in their use, and ensure a smooth transition from existing systems.

Workforce Planning & Budgeting

  • Provide data for headcount planning, resource allocation, and budgeting.
  • Support forecasting for accruals and rolling estimates

Audit & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and organizational policies.
  • Coordinate HR audits and ensure data accuracy for compliance

Coordinate HR Functions and Services

  • Coordinate various HR functions and services to ensure efficient and effective HR operations, including employee onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial & Organizational Psychology and/or any other business-related Field. A postgraduate qualification in HRM is an added advantage
  • Minimum Requirement: 3-4 years’ experience in payroll management and/or HR Services Management,  Knowledge of payroll processes, employee benefits, and HR compliance is essential
  • Proficient in verbal and written communication for managing payroll and HR inquiries
  • Strong problem-solving skills to resolve payroll and HR discrepancies efficiently
  • High numerical ability to verify data and ensure accurate deductions.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to coordinate multiple HR functions
  • Team collaboration skills to work effectively across HR, payroll and other organizational stakeholders
  • HR Systems Proficiency: Utilize HR information systems and payroll software effectively.

Application Process

Close Date

25/11/2025

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