Taita-Taveta County is a county of Kenya. It lies approximately 200 km northwest of Mombasa and 360 km southeast of Nairobi. The capital is Mwatate, although it is the third-largest town in the county after Voi, Wundanyi and Taveta in that order. The population of the county 30 years ago was approximately 45,000 persons but this has shot up to well over 250,000 persons with population densities ranging from 3 persons per km2. to more than 800 persons per km2. This is due to the varied rainfall and terrain with the lower zones receiving an average 440 mm of rain per annum and the highland areas receiving up to 1900 mm of rain. The district ranges in altitude from 500 m above sea level to 2,228 m at Vuria Peak, which is the district’s highest point. In 2007, the Taita-Taveta District was split into two districts: the Taita District and the Taveta District.[2] The two were subsequently re-united to form Taita-Taveta County.

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/27/2023

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resource Management and Development, An officer at this level will be responsible for Planning, Organizing, Administration and Control of the County Payroll function.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Operationalize and maintain the County Integrated payroll management system
• Shall be responsible for the Processing of monthly payroll
• Ensuring inputs of third party deduction into the payroll
• Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of human resource regulations including pensions, salary administration, labor laws and other statutes that impact on human resource.
• Conducting regular Payroll Audits
• Assist in the preparation of annual staff enrollment budgets.
• Performing any duty assigned

Requirements for Appointments

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have vast knowledge and relevant work experience of 6 years in Human resource management; 3 years of which should be at senior management level in a relevant and equivalent position either in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification, from a recognized institution;
• Must be a member in good standing with the Institute of Human Resource management of Kenya IHRM;
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution or its approved equivalent;
• A relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
• Certified Human Resource Management Professionals (CHRP) Certificate will be an added advantage; and,
• Have vast knowledge in Human Resource Information Systems. Having used payroll systems before will be a desirable added advantage.