Human Resources Officer

CorpsAfrica; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CorpsAfrica seeks a detail-oriented HR Officer to manage People & Culture data, generate comprehensive HR reports, and oversee end-to-end payroll review and processing. The role focuses on HRIS improvements, data integrity, and analytics to guide leadership decisions.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work model and reports to the HR Manager. Fluency in English is required with French preferred to support diverse operating locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus).
• At least 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR data management, payroll processing, and HRIS administration, preferably in international or multi-country nonprofit.
• Experience with advanced MS Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) and HRIS/payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, BambooHR).
• Strong ability to interpret quantitative data and build concise reports for stakeholders.
• Understanding of payroll practices, withholdings, and labor compliance across regions.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Review & Processing: manage full-cycle payroll across domestic and international locations with accurate salaries, benefits, taxes, and deductions.
• HR Data Management & Analytics: maintain HR records, track turnover, retention, diversity, recruitment yield, and engagement metrics.
• Systems Implementation & Optimization: support HRIS and payroll platform implementation and optimization; act as HR software administrator.
• General HR Support & Compliance: assist in compliance with local laws, onboarding/offboarding, and HR projects.

Skills

HR data management

Payroll processing

HRIS administration

Advanced Excel/Sheets

Data analytics

Cross-cultural communication

English fluency

French preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/BA

Master's degree or HR certification

Tools

ADP

Workday

BambooHR

Job description

About CorpsAfrica

CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning with the idea of turning community development in Africa over to local changemakers. During her own service, Liz was approached by young Moroccans who wanted to be Peace Corps Volunteers so they could help people in their own country, but she had to tell them it was only for Americans.

www.corpsafrica.org

Since launching its first program in Morocco in 2013, it has expanded to 10 countries across the continent and aims to expand to all 54 of Africa’s countries in the next ten years. To date, CorpsAfrica has hosted hundreds of volunteers across Morocco, Senegal, Malawi, and Rwanda, who have completed over 800 projects, including building wells, schools, roads, and irrigation systems; establishing literacy programs; and supporting vegetable and livestock farms.

Overview of the Position:

CorpsAfrica is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and systems-driven professional to serve as the Human Resources Officer. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, this position will primarily focus on People and Culture Data Management, comprehensive HR reporting, and end-to-end payroll review, processing, and systems implementation.

The ideal candidate will combine strong data fluency with functional HR capabilities to optimize our HR information systems (HRIS) by maintaining accurate employee files in the HRIS, ensure payroll accuracy across multiple operating locations, and provide data-driven insights to help shape organizational decision-making and enhance the employee experience.

Classification: Full-time, non-exempt

Location: We expect a hybrid work situation based out of the CorpsAfrica office in Morocco, Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa,Uganda, Gambia and Ethiopia.

Reports to: Human Resource Manager.

Specific Responsibilities:

Payroll Review & Processing

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, benefits, taxes, and deductions across domestic and international locations.
• Review monthly timesheets, leave balances, overtime calculations, and payroll documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with local statutory regulations.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to perform payroll reconciliations and address payroll-related inquiries from staff promptly.

HR Data Management & Analytics

• Maintain, audit, and safeguard employee digital records and HR databases to ensure absolute data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Track, analyze, and report on key People & Culture metrics (e.g., turnover, retention, diversity, recruitment yield, and employee engagement data).
• Design, generate, and distribute recurring and ad-hoc HR reports and dashboards for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Systems Implementation & Optimization

• Support the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of HRIS, payroll platforms, and performance management tools. Provide consistent employee performance management (EPR) advice and guidance to country staff and supervisors.
• Serve as the functional administrator for internal HR software, training staff on self-service portals and troubleshooting system issues.
• Document system processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides for all HR tools.

General HR Support & Compliance

• Assist the HR Manager in ensuring compliance with local employment laws, statutory withholdings, and reporting requirements.
• Support onboarding and offboarding workflows by managing data entry, setup, and deactivation across HR systems.
• Participate in HR projects and perform other duties as assigned to support organizational growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus).
• At least 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR data management, payroll processing, and HRIS administration, preferably within an international or multi-country non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced MS Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) and experience using or implementing HRIS and payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, BambooHR, or similar systems).
• Strong ability to interpret quantitative data, draw meaningful conclusions, and build clear, concise reports for stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of payroll practices, statutory withholdings, and labor compliance across operating regions.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, discrete handling of confidential information, and effective cross-cultural communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is strongly preferred.
• A demonstrated passion and commitment to youth leadership, participatory community development, transparency, and operational excellence.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.