The Role
Administers payroll records, statutory payments, tax returns, reconciliations, payroll reporting, and employee payroll or benefits queries. Supports onboarding, benefits enrollment, recruitment scheduling, employee records, HR databases, onboarding and offboarding, HR documentation, engagement initiatives, and HR reporting. Requires payroll or accounting experience, knowledge of Barbados tax and NISSS systems, strong numerical and organizational skills, confidentiality, accuracy, and effective communication.
Summary Generated by Built In
Overview: Our client is a
well-established organisation in Barbados, offering a wide range of
general and life insurance products, as well as health, pension and retirement
solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled professional to
join their team and support their payroll and HR operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Payroll Administration
- Maintains
employee records in Micropay, ensuring that employee changes are entered
correctly and on time for payment of salaries.
- Prepares
documentation for the payment of NISSS, PAYE, With Holding Tax (WHT) and
for the transfer of funds for payroll.
- Completes
all statutory returns as required.
- Completes
reconciliations that relate to the payroll accounts.
- Keeps
abreast with company policies and tax legislation that impact on
remuneration.
- Processes
payroll reports for integrating into the financial system (SAGE).
- Responds
to employee queries & requests regarding payroll or benefits.
- Assists
with the onboarding process, including review of all new hire forms.
- Assists
with group life, medical and pension enrolments.
HR Administration
- Maintains
employee files and HR databases.
- Assists
with recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews and preparing
onboarding documentation.
- Coordinates
employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Assists
with the preparation of HR letters and other personnel documents.
- Supports
employee engagement initiative.
Other Duties
- Maintains
and updates employee records in the HRIS (e.g., status changes,
promotions, salaries).
- Generates
standard or adhoc HR and Payroll reports.
- Performs
other related duties as assigned and necessary for the development of the
Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited.
Requirements
- An
Associate Degree in Management, Accounts or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum
of three (3) years’ experience in Payroll or Accounts.
- Certificate
of Proficiency in Insurance and/or Professional Diploma in Insurance would
be an asset.
- Previous
experience in an insurance environment would be an asset.
- Understanding
of Barbados Income Tax (TAMIS) and NISSS systems.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office.
- Strong
numerical skills.
- Excellent
problem solving/judgment skills and high level of attention to detail and
accuracy.
- Ability
to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
- Strong
skills with respect to using and understanding the flow of transactions in
an automated payroll system.
- Good
organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work autonomously.
- Must
possess the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, sound
morals and ethics, with the ability to develop trusting and effective working relationships with colleagues
across the organization.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate
effectively and professionally, as well as communicating with clarity and
confidence with all employees.
- Strong
ability to use judgment and discretion.
Skills Required
- Associate Degree in Management, Accounts, or an equivalent qualification
- Minimum of three years' experience in Payroll or Accounts
- Understanding of Barbados Income Tax TAMIS and NISSS systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong numerical skills
- Strong problem-solving and judgment skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong ability to use and understand automated payroll systems
- Good organizational skills and ability to multitask and work autonomously
- Professionalism, confidentiality, sound morals, and ethics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with employees
- Strong judgment and discretion
- Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance or Professional Diploma in Insurance
- Previous experience in an insurance environment
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The Company
What We Do
Favio Group is a Barbados-based recruitment agency serving employers and job seekers across the Caribbean. It provides temporary and contract staffing, permanent employee recruitment, high-volume applicant screening, interview-panel support, and executive search and selection. Founded to bring a fresh approach to Caribbean recruitment, Favio has expanded beyond Barbados and recruits across sectors including finance, information technology, manufacturing, retail, logistics, construction, distribution, and hospitality.
