Job Advertisement for Compensation & Benefits Officer

Job Title: Compensation & Benefits Officer

Location: Kigali, Rwanda 

Company: Shelter Group Africa 

Industry: Construction and Real Estate Development 

Reports to: HR Manager

Company Overview:

Shelter Group Africa is a leading international construction and real estate company with a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the globe. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in all our ventures. Visit our website for more information.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Officer to join our team in Kigali, Rwanda. The role is tasked with managing payroll inputs, employee compensation, benefits administration, overtime management, and statutory contributions in compliance with company policies and Rwanda labor regulations. Working closely with the HR and Finance teams, the position ensures accurate payroll data, maintains compensation records, and supports reporting, compliance, and effective compensation management.

Key Responsibilities:

• oversee and organize monthly payroll inputs, ensuring accuracy of salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, and benefits in compliance with company policies.
• Consolidate and validate employee attendance and overtime records to assist accurate payroll processing.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including allowances, insurance, and other company benefit schemes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including calculation and coordination of RSSB and other mandatory contributions.
• produce and organize final settlements for departing employees and assist payments for project-based and outsourced workforce.
• keep accurate compensation records and produce reports on payroll, overtime, and employee benefits to assist HR and management decision-making.
• keep strong internal controls across payroll and compensation processes while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• deliver assist to the HR guide on compensation analysis, audits, and other related HR responsibilities.
• assist day-to-day HR operations, maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
• Promote a positive work environment and organizational culture.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in payroll or compensation administration, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• Good knowledge of Rwanda labor law and statutory contributions.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Work Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment within the HR Department.
• Requires frequent coordination with HR, Finance, project teams, and external service
  providers.
• Involves handling highly confidential employee compensation data, requiring a high level of
  discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Requires extensive use of HR systems, payroll tools, spreadsheets, and reporting systems for
  payroll processing and analysis.
• May involve tight deadlines during payroll cycles, statutory submissions, and month-end
  closing periods.
• Requires continuous monitoring of statutory compliance requirements and payroll-related
  regulations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Open Ended Employment
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing international company.
• A supportive, and collaborative work environment.

*Application Process:

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications on
  email: uwamahoro@shelter.co and k.akanyange@shelter.co
• Application Deadline: 24th April 2026
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be
  contacted.

*Shelter Group Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees*.