Award-winning Payroll & Tax Outsourcing Services.
- $69M+ value of payrolls processed annually
- 43,137 payslips issued annually
- 7,456 payrolls processed annually
Trusted by 400+ international clients:
Payroll in Africa made easy.
We take on your payroll and compliance headaches
Let Africa HR be your payroll partner across the continent.
Your talents are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time, every time. Focus on your core business operations in Africa while we handle the rest.
Discover Our Full Suite of Payroll Services
Onboarding
- Onboard new employees anywhere in Africa
- Rapid process
- 100% compliant onboarding
- Save valuable time
Payroll
- Timely and accurate payroll
- Precise payroll calendar
- Valuable insights through reporting
- Tax & social contributions management
- Management of off-cycle payroll runs and year-end filings upon request
Employee Benefits
- Bonuses and benefits calculations
- Medical insurance and pension funds
- Handling of staff expenses, disbursements, and reimbursements
- Calculation of compensation owed after resignation or dismissal
Your Trusted Partner
Every Step of the Way
Reliable, certified and always here to help you navigate your journey across Africa.
Africa HR Solutions minimises risks through robust audits and proactive compliance checks.
- GDPR accreditation
- ISO/IEC 27001 certified
- Data leak prevention measures
- Certified data protection standards
- GPA Award Winner 2024 (Regional Payroll Supplier)
- The People's Choice Award Winner
- Monthly audits
- Accredited by the UKAS
Our Payroll Process: How Does It Work?
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Payroll strategy consultation
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Service level agreement
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Payroll setup & implementation
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Payroll processing
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Liaison with local authorities
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Ongoing payroll management
Payroll & Tax Outsourcing
Simplify tax and employee contribution management anywhere in Africa.
Navigate payroll complexity
Manage payroll across 46+ African countries and remain compliant with different local regulations and contributions.
Remain tax compliant
Ensure your business stays compliant with income tax laws across Africa with minimal input from your part.
Manage employee benefits with ease
Manage employee and employer contributions easily, ensuring your workforce is fully supported.
Retirement made simple
Ensure your employees’ pensions are properly managed, securing their future without any extra hassle for you.
Workplace incident coverage
Stay compliant with workmen’s compensation laws and provide the necessary coverage for workplace-related incidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is payroll outsourcing in Africa?
Payroll outsourcing is a service where a specialised provider manages your entire employee payment process. Africa HR Solutions handles payroll calculations, tax withholdings, social security contributions, benefits payments, and compliant reporting across Africa. This allows businesses to focus on core operations while ensuring accurate and timely payments to their teams.
Why should I outsource payroll to Africa HR Solutions?
Africa HR Solutions is the leading provider of payroll outsourcing services across Africa. We combine deep local expertise in over 50 countries with advanced technology and full regulatory compliance. Businesses choose us for reduced administrative burden, lower risk of errors, cost savings, and expert handling of complex African payroll requirements.
Which African countries does Africa HR Solutions support for payroll outsourcing?
We provide payroll outsourcing services in more than 50 African countries. Key markets include Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Morocco, Senegal, and Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire). Our network enables seamless multi-country payroll management through a single provider.
How does the payroll outsourcing process work with Africa HR Solutions?
The process is efficient and transparent. You share employee data securely, and we manage salary calculations, deductions, tax filings, and payments according to local laws. We deliver consolidated reports and invoices while your team retains full control over employee management and approvals. Most clients are fully set up within a few days.
What are the benefits of payroll outsourcing for businesses in Africa?
Outsourcing payroll helps companies reduce costs, minimise compliance risks, eliminate manual errors, and save significant time on administration. It also ensures accurate handling of local taxes, benefits, and statutory contributions across different African jurisdictions, supporting smoother business expansion and scalability.
How does Africa HR Solutions ensure compliance in payroll outsourcing?
Compliance is central to our service. We stay updated on all local labour laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements in every country we serve. Africa HR Solutions manages accurate deductions, timely remittances, and detailed reporting to help businesses avoid penalties and maintain full regulatory adherence.
Can Africa HR Solutions integrate payroll outsourcing with Employer of Record services?
Yes. We offer seamless integration between payroll outsourcing and our Employer of Record services. This unified approach simplifies onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance under one platform, giving businesses greater efficiency and consistency when operating across multiple African markets.
Leaders in Payroll Services Across Africa
Headquartered in Mauritius, Africa HR Solutions acts as your strategic partner and point of contact across Africa. With its strong economic ties to the continent, Mauritius is a recognised gateway to Africa. As a bilingual country, all our staff members are fluent in both French and English, this helps us eliminate language barriers, ensuring seamless communication. Our services cover the vast majority of Africa while ensuring 100% compliance with local regulations.
Choose the country you wish to expand to:
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo Brazzaville
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Ethiopia
Gabon
The Gambia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Conakry
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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Africa HR Solutions is for us everything what we have hoped for. Customer- and people oriented, fast and always willing to think along and find the best possible solution. We get professional services and an exceptional single point of contact.
Africa HR Solutions has been a great partner to our organisation, allowing us to quickly expand and operate in new markets while they flag and support management of compliance and risk issues. We now use Africa HR for support in some capacity in 8 of our geographic locations.
We really valued how quickly Africa HR set up an operational platform for our programme in Tanzania. The team were responsive over Teams and email and provided clear guidance on local employment requirements, which helped us structure delivery quickly and with confidence.
Africa HR is responsive, proactive, and accommodating, even with the time difference. In fact, it works in my favour - they have time to handle tasks before I start my day. Our payroll, especially in Senegal, is complex, but their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile definitely stand out.
Africa HR has taken the stress out of compliance - we no longer have to worry about changing regulations. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and always available. Payroll runs smoothly, which saves us valuable time and our staff appreciates being paid on time! Kudos to the team!