Bridge Talent Management

Junior Data Analyst

Bridge Talent Management  •  Meru, KE (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical
Data Analyst – Payroll & Attendance

to manage and reconcile all data related to employee attendance, timekeeping, and payroll processing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring data accuracy between biometric systems and master rolls, preparing reconciliation reports, and generating dashboards that support HR and finance decision-making.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Collect, clean, and validate attendance and payroll data from biometric systems, HRMIS, and manual master rolls.


  • Prepare and update
    daily discrepancy matrices

    for all employees, highlighting mismatches and missing clock-ins.


  • Generate
    summary sheets

    showing paid, unpaid, excused, and off days for payroll and HR updates.


  • Reconcile data discrepancies between biometric systems and HR records, providing clear comments and status flags.


  • Format and maintain
    Excel-ready payroll data files

    for seamless HRMIS and ERP uploads.


  • Track
    new hires, exits, and rehires

    , ensuring dates and attendance records are properly updated.


  • Develop and maintain
    dashboards and analytical reports

    on attendance trends, absenteeism, sick offs, and leave utilization.


  • Prepare
    disciplinary and KPI reports

    to support HR actions and performance tracking.


  • Collaborate with the HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.


  • Maintain strict confidentiality and data integrity across all HR and payroll data sets.


Key Skills and Competencies:


  • Advanced proficiency in
    Microsoft Excel

    (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation).


  • Strong understanding of
    payroll, attendance tracking, and leave management

    processes.


  • Experience with
    biometric attendance systems

    ,
    HRMIS

    , or
    ERP platforms

    (SAP, Oracle, etc.) preferred.


  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.


  • Ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively through dashboards and reports.


  • High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee data


Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in
    Data Analysis, Statistics, HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

    .

  • Minimum
    2–4 years of experience

    in data analysis, payroll administration, or HR analytics.

  • Demonstrated experience reconciling attendance and payroll data is a strong advantage.


  • Familiarity with
    HR data reporting tools

    and dashboard creation is desirable.

Bridge Talent Management

About Bridge Talent Management

Bridge Talent Management (BTM) is an advanced tech powered Employee Outsourcing Company that leverages the right tools to source and bring the right workforce to support your business operations. We take away all employee related risks while allowing you the ability to focus on your core business and scale.

We take control of the hectic HR & Finance functions in your organization. We have established structures that support your;

- Hiring needs

- Contracting

- Onboarding

- Employee relations & management

- Policy adherence and labor laws

- Payroll Management

- Disciplinary & conflict management

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
2021
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