What You'll Learn

Master payroll management, compensation, and benefits administration. Learn to process payroll accurately, administer benefits effectively, and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Course Benefits
Industry Certification

Internationally recognized qualification

Expert Instructors

Learn from industry professionals

Dedicated Support

Assistance during and after training

Practical Skills

Apply knowledge immediately

Comprehensive 5-day curriculum with all materials included
Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Valuable networking opportunities with peers and experts
Post-course resources and refresher materials
Training on Payroll Management, Compensation & Benefits Administration - Course Cover Image
Course Duration 5 Days
Course Level Intermediate
Training Format Classroom & Online

Course Overview

Payroll management and compensation administration are critical to every organization, impacting employee satisfaction, compliance, and financial stability.This intensive course covers the essentials of payroll processing, compensation, and benefits administration. It includes best practices, latest tools, and regulatory insights needed to handle payroll efficiently, ensure proper compensation, and effectively manage employee benefits. Participants will learn the nuances of payroll systems, tax compliance, benefits structures, and develop robust strategies for managing compensation.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
  • HR staff who are responsible for managing benefits and reward
  • HR practitioners working with Compensation packages
  • Professionals and supervisors responsible for compensation and benefits
  • Those who are responsible for managing and motivating staff, and need a better understanding of how to manage remuneration
  • All staff who work in Human Resources, Personnel or related areas and personnel new to HR or interested in a career in HR
  • Those who manage, supervise or have an organizational interest in HR and want to examine modern practices

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able:

  • Fundamental elements of payroll processing (with practical examples)
  • Describe the main influences over employee motivation
  • Realize the value of an empowered approach in running a payroll, compensation and benefits department
  • Implement effective payroll, compensation and reward strategies and processes
  • Improve confidence in dealing with payroll, compensation and reward issues
  • Understand the principles behind job evaluation schemes
  • Link salary structure and reward to job evaluation
  • Apply latest thinking to performance management practices
  • Design incentive schemes consistent with corporate strategy and values
  • Develop professional standards for measuring and assessing employees for promotion

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Administration

  • The context of payroll management, compensation and rewards processes
  • Remaining compliant with ever increasing regulations and responsibilities entrusted to payroll
  • Talent management and reward systems as a method of communication
  • The concept of total reward
  • Process models (manuals) of payroll and reward

Module 2: Job Analysis, Job Evaluation and Salary Structures and Controls

  • Job Analysis
  • Job Evaluation
  • Matching the outcome to payroll salary scales
  • External comparison – quartile policy
  • Managing personal information and evaluating controls

Module 3 : Merit Pay, Increments, Bonuses, Non-Salary Benefits

  • Merit pay and Incremental schemes
  • Conditions of employment (holidays, sick pay, retirement, security of employment, allowances, etc.)
  • Short-term incentives
  • Long-term incentives
  • Flexible conditions
  • Physical conditions

Module 4 : Linking Compensation and Benefits to Performance

  • The four components
  • The links to values and culture
  • Management of conduct
  • Employee motivation
  • Empowerment and recognition

Module 5 : Link between Personal Development and Compensation

  • Overview of the end to end process and who is responsible for what the use of competencies
  • Succession planning and the performance/potential matrix
  • Example behavior and personal development in practice
  • The use of assessment centers
Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:

Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394

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Select a date and location that works for you.

Classroom Training Schedules


July 2025
Date Duration Venue Fee Enroll
7 Jul - 11 Jul 2025 5 days Nairobi, Kenya KES 80,000 | USD 1,000 Book Now
14 Jul - 18 Jul 2025 5 days Mombasa, Kenya KES 80,000 | USD 1,000 Book Now
21 Jul - 25 Jul 2025 5 days Kisumu, Kenya KES 80,000 | USD 1,000 Book Now
28 Jul - 1 Aug 2025 5 days Nakuru, Kenya KES 80,000 | USD 1,000 Book Now
7 Jul - 11 Jul 2025 5 days Kigali, Rwanda USD 1,400 Book Now
14 Jul - 18 Jul 2025 5 days Kampala, Uganda USD 1,900 Book Now
21 Jul - 25 Jul 2025 5 days Dubai, United Arabs Emirates USD 3,500 Book Now
21 Jul - 25 Jul 2025 5 days Arusha, Tanzania USD 1,700 Book Now
28 Jul - 1 Aug 2025 5 days Pretoria, South Africa USD 2,300 Book Now
7 Jul - 11 Jul 2025
5 days
Venue:
Nairobi, Kenya
Fee:
KES 80,000
USD 1,000
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14 Jul - 18 Jul 2025
5 days
Venue:
Mombasa, Kenya
Fee:
KES 80,000
USD 1,000
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21 Jul - 25 Jul 2025
5 days
Venue:
Kisumu, Kenya
Fee:
KES 80,000
USD 1,000
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28 Jul - 1 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Nakuru, Kenya
Fee:
KES 80,000
USD 1,000
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7 Jul - 11 Jul 2025
5 days
Venue:
Kigali, Rwanda
Fee:
USD 1,400
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14 Jul - 18 Jul 2025
5 days
Venue:
Kampala, Uganda
Fee:
USD 1,900
Book Now
21 Jul - 25 Jul 2025
5 days
Venue:
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
Fee:
USD 3,500
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21 Jul - 25 Jul 2025
5 days
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Fee:
USD 1,700
Book Now
28 Jul - 1 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Pretoria, South Africa
Fee:
USD 2,300
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August 2025
Date Duration Venue Fee Enroll
4 Aug - 8 Aug 2025 5 days Nairobi, Kenya KES 80,000 | USD 1,000 Book Now
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025 5 days Mombasa, Kenya KES 80,000 | USD 1,000 Book Now
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025 5 days Kisumu, Kenya KES 80,000 | USD 1,000 Book Now
25 Aug - 29 Aug 2025 5 days Nakuru, Kenya KES 80,000 | USD 1,000 Book Now
4 Aug - 8 Aug 2025 5 days Kigali, Rwanda USD 1,400 Book Now
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025 5 days Kampala, Uganda USD 1,900 Book Now
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025 5 days Dubai, United Arabs Emirates USD 3,500 Book Now
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025 5 days Arusha, Tanzania USD 1,700 Book Now
25 Aug - 29 Aug 2025 5 days Pretoria, South Africa USD 2,300 Book Now
4 Aug - 8 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Nairobi, Kenya
Fee:
KES 80,000
USD 1,000
Book Now
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Mombasa, Kenya
Fee:
KES 80,000
USD 1,000
Book Now
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Kisumu, Kenya
Fee:
KES 80,000
USD 1,000
Book Now
25 Aug - 29 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Nakuru, Kenya
Fee:
KES 80,000
USD 1,000
Book Now
4 Aug - 8 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Kigali, Rwanda
Fee:
USD 1,400
Book Now
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Kampala, Uganda
Fee:
USD 1,900
Book Now
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
Fee:
USD 3,500
Book Now
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Fee:
USD 1,700
Book Now
25 Aug - 29 Aug 2025
5 days
Venue:
Pretoria, South Africa
Fee:
USD 2,300
Book Now

Virtual Training Schedules


July 2025
Date Duration Platform Fee Enroll
14 Jul - 18 Jul 2025 5 days Zoom KES 55,000 | USD 550 Enroll Today
14 Jul - 18 Jul 2025
5 days
Platform:
Zoom
Fee:
KES 55,000
USD 550
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August 2025
Date Duration Platform Fee Enroll
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025 5 days Zoom KES 55,000 | USD 550 Enroll Today
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025
5 days
Platform:
Zoom
Fee:
KES 55,000
USD 550
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September 2025
Date Duration Platform Fee Enroll
15 Sep - 19 Sep 2025 5 days Zoom KES 55,000 | USD 550 Enroll Today
15 Sep - 19 Sep 2025
5 days
Platform:
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Fee:
KES 55,000
USD 550
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October 2025
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13 Oct - 17 Oct 2025 5 days Zoom KES 55,000 | USD 550 Enroll Today
13 Oct - 17 Oct 2025
5 days
Platform:
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Fee:
KES 55,000
USD 550
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November 2025
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10 Nov - 14 Nov 2025 5 days Zoom KES 55,000 | USD 550 Enroll Today
10 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
5 days
Platform:
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Fee:
KES 55,000
USD 550
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December 2025
Date Duration Platform Fee Enroll
8 Dec - 12 Dec 2025 5 days Zoom KES 55,000 | USD 550 Enroll Today
8 Dec - 12 Dec 2025
5 days
Platform:
Zoom
Fee:
KES 55,000
USD 550
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