Simon Ayah

Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with 8+ years processing multi-client and multi-entity payrolls for workforces of 1,700-2,000+ employees across INGO, FMCG, HR outsourcing, and fintech sectors. Skilled in end-to-end payroll processing, statutory tax compliance, deductions and adjustments, and quarter-end/year-end reporting, with a strong record of accuracy in fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environments. Proven client- and employee-facing communicator known for responsiveness, professionalism, and building trusted working relationships.

Demonstrated job stability, with consistent 1.5-3+ year tenures across four consecutive payroll roles and zero employment gaps.

HR Coordinator, Compensation & Benefits at One Acre Fund (INGO) (2023-12 – Present)

• Process end-to-end payroll across multiple business units, ensuring accurate calculations, on-time disbursement, and full compliance with payroll regulations every cycle.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employees on payroll, benefits, and compliance inquiries, delivering clear, professional, and timely support that strengthens satisfaction and trust.
• Process statutory deductions, adjustments, and remittances (PAYE, Pension, NSITF, NHF, ITF), maintaining full regulatory compliance across all cycles.
• Build and maintain Excel-based payroll schedules, dashboards, and workforce reports used for recurring and ad hoc reporting to management.
• Coordinate payroll workflows end-to-end with HMO vendors, pension administrators, and payroll partners, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Manage onboarding documentation, correspondence, and employee lifecycle administration with high attention to detail and accuracy.

HR Payroll Specialist at African Natural Resources & Mines Ltd. (FMCG) (2022-07 – 2023-12)

• Managed full-cycle payroll for 1,700+ employees in a high-volume, fast-paced industrial environment, achieving zero compliance breaches.
• Processed payroll adjustments, statutory deductions, and tax remittances accurately and within regulatory deadlines.
• Prepared audit files, compliance documentation, and Excel-based workforce reports for senior leadership review.
• Coordinated with pension managers, tax authorities, and third-party vendors to ensure timely remittances and continuous compliance.
• Resolved employee payroll inquiries and disputes with professionalism, maintaining strong working relationships.

HR Payroll Officer at Lington & Bernie Consulting (HR Outsourcing) (2021-05 – 2022-07)

• Administered end-to-end payroll for 2,000+ outsourced employees, managing multiple client accounts across banking, telecom, and energy sectors simultaneously.
• Acted as primary liaison between outsourced employees, client HR teams, and Finance departments, providing responsive, client-focused support on payroll and compliance matters.
• Prepared payroll reports, compensation summaries, and statutory compliance files for client review, consistently meeting client deadlines.
• Processed statutory remittances and payroll adjustments across multiple concurrent client accounts, with strict adherence to regulatory timelines.

HR Operations & Payroll Officer at Plinks Enterprise (Fintech) (2018-06 – 2021-05)

• Managed payroll schedules, reconciliations, and compliance documentation for a fintech workforce, ensuring accuracy each cycle.
• Maintained Excel-based payroll cost analysis, budgeting support, and HR reporting.
• Supported onboarding, employee communication, and HR administration.

MBA in Human Resource Management – Ahmadu Bello University (2024)

B.Sc. in Accounting – Niger Delta University, Bayelsa (2015)