Associate, HR and Payroll Administrator

About myAgro:

myAgro is a non-profit agritech social enterprise based in West Africa. We have developed a mobile savings model that allows farmers to invest their own funds in high-quality seed, fertilizer, and agricultural training to increase their harvest and income by 50-100%. Our North Star is to support 1 million farmers in 2026 – providing them the tools they need to prosper. Our organization has received recognition and support from Skoll Foundation, Echoing Green, World Bank, and The Audacious Project from TED. Learn more from our founder and CEO here.

About the Role:

You will play a pivotal role in fostering a productive workplace through advising employees on HR policies and administering HR and payroll processes accurately and efficiently. This role is crucial in maintaining a positive work environment and facilitating compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  We take pride in how we support our team members and that’s where you come in!

You will be joining a small, dynamic team. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will contribute to the smooth operation of our HR team, enabling us to effectively support our team members and achieve our mission of empowering smallholder farmers in West Africa. If this sounds like you, come join us in making a positive impact while advancing your career!

This role is based in our Thies, Senegal office and will report to the HR Manager.

You Will:

• Manage Employee Data and Compliance

  • Prepare and distribute employment contracts and other HR-related documents and employee lifecycle events in compliance with laws and company policies. 

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data in HRIS systems and personnel records (hard and electronic files), ensuring  data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance.

  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies when handling sensitive HR information.

  • Assist in maintaining and updating relevant policies and procedures and compliance with Senegalese employment and benefit  laws and regulations. 

  Provide Benefit and HR Program Administration

  • Own employee benefits, managing enrollment, addressing inquiries, and claim processing, as needed.

  • Participate in the evaluation and overall enhancements to HR related items.  

  • Execute on other HR or general operations responsibilities as required by the HR team on an ad-hoc basis. 

  Lead Payroll Operations

  • Process and manage all aspects of payroll, including calculating deductions, processing absences and leaves, and updating payroll data in the relevant system.

  • Prepare payroll documents, ensuring no discrepancies and that all necessary approvals are obtained to process payroll within specified deadlines and ensuring employees receive payslips.

  • Prepare journals for submission to finance along with any other information or reporting maintenance required to ensure accurate financial statements.

  HR Reporting and Analytics

  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of HR reporting processes and systems to improve data collection, analysis and efficiency. 

  • Help develop standard and customized HR Administration and Payroll reports and dashboards; analyze to inform HR strategies and decisions. 

  • Collaborate with HR and other cross-functional teams to understand reporting needs.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 4+ years experience in HR administration, with a focus on payroll and benefits administration; or equivalent combination of relevant education, skills, and experiences. 
• Experience with employment laws, payroll taxes and regulations.
• Familiarity with BambooHR and PaySpace (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be proactive, operate autonomously, and thrive in ambiguity.
• Solid analytical and attention to details. 
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French (Wolof preferred).

Our Benefits:

Application Process and Deadline

To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV.  Please submit your application and documents in English. Only shortlisted candidates will contacted by our team.

We encourage you to apply early as we will begin interviews with interesting candidates on a rolling basis. The interview process includes the application form, short virtual interviews and typically a short written assignment or a visit to the field or one of our offices.

myAgro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, national origin, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, and genetics. myAgro complies with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.