Job Title: People & Culture Services and Payroll Specialist
Organisation: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
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, CCBA is represented by Century Bottling Company Limited and Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited.
Job Summary: 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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
- Experience
- 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
- Competencies
- 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 25th November 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36