HR & Payroll Specialist - Africa

GoGlobal is seeking an experienced  HR & Payroll Specialist  to support our business operations and client employees in  Africa . This role combines strategic and operational responsibilities in HR, payroll, and government relations, with a strong emphasis on local labor law compliance, end-to-end employee lifecycle management, and engagement with government portals and external partners.

As the in-country representative, you will act as the key contact for HR and payroll matters in Africa, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure a seamless employee experience while upholding regulatory compliance.

Role & Responsibilities

Human Resources & Local Representative Duties

• Serve as the primary HR contact and company representative for Africa.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle :
• Onboarding, orientation, and documentation
• Employment contract issuance in compliance with African labor law
• Contract amendments, title changes, and role updates
• Offboarding, including exit formalities and final settlements
• Provide HR support to employees :
• Handle inquiries related to entitlements, leave, benefits, and documentation
• Issue HR letters (salary certificates, employment verifications, etc.)
• Oversee employee records and ensure accurate document management
• Lead performance tracking, engagement, and employee relations
• Stay current on African labor laws, regulations, and HR trends; proactively share updates with relevant teams
• Assist with office-related administration and vendor coordination (if applicable)

Payroll Coordination

Government Affairs & Compliance

Requirements

ABOUT US

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

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At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact. We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.

As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.

Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we're committed to doing it right.

We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.

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