Payroll Consultant – MEA Region

About the role

The British Council is seeking a Payroll Consultant for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This fixed‑term position will be based in Accra, Ghana, and operates under a hybrid model with three days per week in the office. You will manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the full payroll cycle for assigned countries, validating employee data from MyHR and other sources.
• Coordinate with the Managed Service Provider, Finance, and HR teams to secure approvals and payments.
• Maintain compliance with statutory, tax and social‑security regulations in each jurisdiction.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings, respond to government inquiries, and support audit activities.
• Manage daily interactions with local payroll vendors to meet service level agreements.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

Required profile

• Legal right to work in Ghana at the time of application.
• Ability to work on‑site three days per week under a hybrid arrangement.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the MyHR payroll system.

What we offer

• One‑year fixed‑term contract with a defined pay band.
• Opportunity to work within a global cultural organization.
• Collaborative environment with HR, Finance and external service partners.