Payroll Management & Human Resources Advisory Service

Streamline Payroll. Strengthen HR. Build a High-Performing Workforce.

Payroll and human resources are the backbone of every organisation, yet both are increasingly complex in Nigeria. Payroll must navigate the Personal Income Tax Act, the Pension Reform Act 2014, NSITF, ITF, NHF, and multiple state revenue services—each with its own deadlines, rates, and penalties. HR must manage talent in a market where only 11.8% of workers are in the formal sector, competition for skilled professionals is fierce, and the “Japa” phenomenon continues to drain talent. At Qeeva Advisory, we provide payroll management and human resources advisory services that help you streamline payroll, strengthen HR, and build a high-performing workforce.

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Why Nigerian Organisations Need Payroll Management & HR Advisory

Payroll and HR present significant compliance and operational challenges for Nigerian organisations. Here are the most critical gaps we help you address.

Payroll Compliance Complexity – Payroll in Nigeria involves multiple statutory obligations. Under the Personal Income Tax Act, employers must deduct PAYE and remit it to the relevant State Internal Revenue Service by the 10th of the following month. The Pension Reform Act 2014 requires employers with three or more employees to contribute to a pension scheme, with a minimum of 10% by the employer and 8% by the employee. The National Housing Fund requires employers to deduct 2.5% of basic salary from employees earning ₦3,000 or more and remit to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. NSITF requires 1% of total monthly payroll cost, and ITF requires 1% of annual payroll cost for employers with five or more employees or ₦50 million turnover.

Payroll Errors and Penalties – Payroll errors—incorrect calculations, missed deductions, late remittances—attract penalties and interest. A payroll calculation error on a payroll of ₦5 million per month can easily compound into a multi-million naira liability within 18 months, considering the 10% penalty and 19-21% interest charged monthly by tax authorities.

Manual and Error-Prone Payroll Processes – Many organisations rely on spreadsheets and manual processes for payroll, leading to errors, delays, and compliance risk. Research shows that 72% of Nigerian SMEs cite manual accounting as a major growth barrier.

Confidentiality and Data Protection – Payroll involves sensitive personal data, and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 imposes obligations on how this data is processed and protected.

Talent Attraction and Retention Challenges – With only 11.8% of workers in the formal sector and 52% of Nigerian professionals considering international opportunities, competition for talent is fierce. The cost of losing a single skilled employee can exceed ₦2.5 million.

HR Compliance Gaps – Many organisations lack compliant employment contracts, HR policies, and statutory records. Without these, they face legal risk and employee disputes.

Performance Management Weaknesses – Without effective performance management, organisations cannot identify high potentials, address underperformance, or align individual effort with strategic goals.

Succession Planning Gaps – Weak succession systems create gaps when key leaders depart, causing operational instability and loss of institutional knowledge.

Employee Engagement and Culture Challenges – Toxic culture, poor communication, and lack of development drive turnover. Research shows that lack of growth opportunities is a primary reason employees leave.

The Solution: Strategic Payroll Management & HR Advisory

We provide payroll management and human resources advisory services that help you streamline payroll, strengthen HR, and build a high-performing workforce. Our approach combines payroll processing expertise, HR advisory capability, and practical implementation support.

At Qeeva Advisory, we understand that payroll and HR are not just administrative functions—they are critical enablers of business performance. Our team brings deep expertise in payroll management, HR advisory, performance management, and talent development.

We offer payroll management, human resources consulting, and employee onboarding services that help organisations build effective HR functions. We help you search for the best human capital that aligns with your growth plans.

Whether you need payroll processing, HR policy development, performance management, or complete HR transformation, we provide the expertise and commitment to help you succeed.

Our Comprehensive Payroll Management & HR Advisory Services

We offer end-to-end payroll management and HR advisory services tailored to the Nigerian business environment.

Payroll Management

We manage payroll accurately, on time, and in full compliance.

Payroll Processing – We process payroll accurately and on time, calculating salaries, wages, allowances, deductions, and net pay.

Payroll Calculations – We compute employee salaries, wages, and deductions accurately, including overtime, bonuses, and commissions.

Statutory Deductions and Remittances – We compute and remit all statutory deductions, including:

PAYE – Deducted and remitted to the relevant State Internal Revenue Service by the 10th of the following month
Pension (PENCOM) – Minimum 10% employer and 8% employee contributions, remitted within seven working days of salary payment
National Housing Fund (NHF) – 2.5% of basic salary for employees earning ₦3,000 or more
NSITF – 1% of total monthly payroll cost
ITF – 1% of annual payroll cost for qualifying employers

Payroll Journals and Reports – We prepare payroll journals and reports that support accurate financial reporting.

Statutory Returns Filing – We file statutory returns with relevant authorities, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties.

Payroll Reconciliation – We reconcile payroll accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.

Payslip Generation – We generate payslips and distribute them to employees, ensuring transparency.

Payroll Analytics – We provide payroll analytics that inform decision-making on compensation and workforce planning.

Payroll Remediation – We help regularise past payroll compliance failures, calculating penalties and negotiating with authorities.

Payroll Compliance and Advisory

We help you comply with payroll regulations.

Payroll Compliance Review – We review your payroll processes for compliance with Nigerian regulations.

Payroll Policy Development – We develop payroll policies that ensure consistency and compliance.

Payroll Tax Advisory – We advise on payroll tax matters, including PAYE, pension, and other deductions.

Payroll Audit Support – We support payroll audits, including LIRS and FIRS audits.

Payroll Remediation and Regularisation – We help regularise past payroll non-compliance.

Payroll Due Diligence – We conduct payroll due diligence for M&A transactions, identifying payroll liabilities and compliance issues.

Payroll System Implementation – We help select and implement payroll systems that automate processing and ensure compliance.

Payroll Training – We train your team on payroll processing and compliance.

Human Resources Advisory

We help you build effective HR functions.

HR Strategy Development – We develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives.

HR Assessment and Diagnostic – We assess your HR function, identifying strengths, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

HR Policy Development – We develop HR policies that ensure compliance, consistency, and fairness. Our policies cover codes of conduct, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, equal opportunity, and anti-harassment.

Employee Handbook Development – We develop employee handbooks that establish clear expectations regarding behaviour, performance, and compliance.

Employment Contracts – We draft employment contracts and executive agreements that comply with Nigerian law.

HR Compliance Advisory – We ensure compliance with the Labour Act, the National Industrial Relations Policy 2026, the National Employment Policy 2025, and other employment laws.

HR Systems and Technology – We help select and implement HR systems that support efficient HR operations.

HR Metrics and Analytics – We establish HR metrics that track workforce performance and inform decision-making.

Employee Onboarding

We ensure new hires settle in and become productive quickly.

Onboarding Programme Design – We design orientation programmes for new employees that reduce learning costs, anxiety, employee turnover, supervision time, and increase job expectation.

Employee Onboarding Support – We provide onboarding support to our clients to retain their talents. This ensures that the new hire settles into their new jobs with confidence which will support their desire to stay with the new company.

Digital Onboarding Solutions – We help implement digital document management programmes to save and sign documents electronically, automate data transmission, and ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Onboarding Checklist Development – We develop onboarding checklists that ensure all steps are completed.

Manager Onboarding Training – We train managers to onboard their team members effectively.

Onboarding Evaluation – We evaluate onboarding effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Job Analysis and Design

We help you define roles that attract and retain talent.

Job Analysis – Jobs are analysed to identify the requirements needed for employees to be successful on the job – helping both the employer and the employee. Our Job Analysis tools include the Net model, PAQ model, FJA model, F-JAS model and competency model that can be deployed to advise you on competency and attributes to fill a vacancy.

Job Description Development – We work with our clients to describe the jobs that are to be performed by their employees. In doing this we also agree on measure key performance indicator on each job which forms part of their performance appraisal system.

Job Evaluation – Job evaluation is a systematic process of determining the relative value of various jobs within an organization, and assigning jobs to a hierarchical index of job value.

Salary and Job Grading Review – Salary and job grading review deals with the procedure involved in analyzing the obligations, duties, remuneration and requirement of every job and then appraising the value of these jobs.

Competency Framework Development – We develop competency frameworks that define the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for success.

Organisational Design – We design organisational structures that clarify decision rights, streamline reporting lines, and reduce friction.

Performance Management

We help you build systems that drive accountability and results.

Performance Management Architecture – We design comprehensive performance management systems that integrate strategic, operational, and individual performance levels.

KPI and OKR Frameworks – We define outcome-based KPIs and OKRs that align individual effort with organisational goals.

Performance Evaluation Processes – We design fair, transparent appraisal processes that drive development and accountability.

Performance Improvement Plans – We design structured improvement plans for underperforming employees, including clear targets, support, and timelines.

Performance Dashboards – We design executive dashboards for real-time visibility into performance.

Performance Management Training – We train managers on performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluation.

Performance Management Systems Implementation – We help select and implement performance management systems.

Talent Management

We help you attract, develop, and retain talent.

Talent Assessment and Auditing – We assess your talent pool, identifying strengths, gaps, and high-potential employees.

Succession Planning – We identify critical roles, assess readiness, and build individual development plans to strengthen your leadership pipeline.

High-Potential Development – We design development programmes for high-potential employees.

Career Pathing and Progression – We develop clear career pathways and progression processes that retain ambitious employees.

Mentorship and Coaching – We help you build mentorship programmes that connect experience and continuity.

Talent Pipeline Development – We help you build a bench of qualified internal candidates for critical roles.

Talent Retention Strategies – We help you develop retention strategies that address the drivers of turnover.

Compensation and Benefits

We help you design compensation packages that attract and retain talent.

Salary Benchmarking – We benchmark salaries against market data, ensuring your pay is competitive.

Compensation Structure Design – We design compensation structures that align with business objectives and market practice.

Incentive and Bonus Design – We design incentive schemes tied to individual and company performance.

Benefits Design – We design benefits packages that reflect what employees value.

Total Rewards Strategy – We help you design total rewards systems that go beyond salary to include benefits, perks, recognition, and development opportunities.

Executive Compensation Design – We design executive compensation packages that align leadership rewards with long-term performance.

Employee Engagement and Culture

We help you build cultures where people thrive.

Employee Engagement Surveys – We conduct engagement surveys that measure satisfaction, commitment, and drivers of engagement.

Culture Assessment – We assess your organisational culture, values, and behaviours.

Employee Value Proposition – We help you articulate and communicate your Employer Value Proposition.

Recognition Programmes – We design recognition programmes that reinforce desired behaviours and values.

Wellbeing Programmes – We help design wellbeing programmes that support employee health and resilience.

Employee Communication – We help you develop communication that engages employees and reinforces culture.

Diversity and Inclusion – We help you build inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive.

HR Compliance and Employee Relations

We help you manage HR compliance and employee relations.

HR Compliance Audit – We audit HR compliance with labour laws and regulations.

Employee Relations Advisory – We advise on employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures and grievance handling.

Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures – We develop disciplinary and grievance procedures that comply with best practice and Nigerian law.

Industrial Relations – We advise on industrial relations matters, including collective bargaining and union relations.

Redundancy and Restructuring – We advise on redundancy, restructuring, and workforce reduction processes.

Employment Dispute Resolution – We support resolution of employment disputes.

HR Technology and Systems

We help you leverage technology for HR.

HR System Selection – We help select HR systems that meet your needs, including HRIS, payroll, and performance management systems.

HR System Implementation – We support HR system implementation, including configuration, data migration, and training.

HR Analytics – We implement HR analytics that provide insights into workforce performance, turnover, and engagement.

Self-Service Portals – We implement employee self-service portals that improve efficiency and employee experience.

Digital Records Management – We help digitise HR records, improving access and compliance.

Statutory Payroll Obligations in Nigeria

We ensure compliance with all statutory payroll obligations.

Obligation	Rate	Deadline	Authority
PAYE	Based on tax bands	10th of following month	State Internal Revenue Service
Pension	10% employer, 8% employee	7 working days after salary	PENCOM
NHF	2.5% of basic salary	Monthly	Federal Mortgage Bank
NSITF	1% of payroll cost	Monthly	NSITF
ITF	1% of annual payroll	Annual	ITF

Industries We Serve

We provide payroll management and HR advisory services across multiple sectors in Nigeria.

Banking and Financial Services – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for banks, insurance companies, and fintech firms.

Manufacturing – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for manufacturers, including shift workers and production staff.

Oil and Gas – We manage complex payroll and provide HR advisory for energy sector organisations.

Technology and Digital – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for tech companies and startups.

Healthcare – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers.

Retail and Consumer Goods – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for retailers with large workforces.

Professional Services – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for law firms, consultancies, and accounting firms.

Real Estate and Construction – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for developers and construction companies.

Hospitality – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses.

Non-Profit and NGOs – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for mission-driven organisations.

Public Sector – We manage payroll and provide HR advisory for government agencies.

SMEs – We provide accessible payroll and HR advisory services for SMEs.

Our Engagement Process

We follow a structured, collaborative process to deliver high-impact payroll management and HR advisory.

Phase 1: Discovery and Assessment – We understand your payroll processes, HR function, and business objectives. We assess compliance status, identify gaps, and prioritise improvements.

Phase 2: Design and Planning – We design payroll and HR solutions aligned with your objectives. We develop policies, processes, and implementation plans.

Phase 3: Implementation – We implement payroll processing, HR policies, and systems. We train your team and manage change.

Phase 4: Monitoring and Continuous Improvement – We monitor compliance and performance, refine processes, and provide ongoing support.

Why Choose Qeeva Advisory for Payroll Management & HR Advisory

Deep Payroll Compliance Expertise – We have deep expertise in Nigerian payroll compliance, including PAYE, pension, NHF, NSITF, and ITF obligations. We ensure accurate calculations and timely remittances.

Confidentiality and Data Protection – We handle payroll data with the highest level of confidentiality, complying with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

Comprehensive HR Advisory – We provide comprehensive HR advisory, including policy development, performance management, talent management, and compensation.

Job Analysis and Evaluation Expertise – We use proven job analysis tools, including the Net model, PAQ model, FJA model, F-JAS model, and competency model, to advise on competencies and attributes to fill vacancies.

Practical and Actionable – We provide practical solutions tailored to your business size, industry, and specific challenges.

Technology-Enabled – We leverage payroll and HR systems to automate processes and ensure compliance.

End-to-End Support – We provide comprehensive services from payroll processing to HR strategy to talent development.

Training and Capacity Building – We train your team and build internal capability, ensuring sustainable payroll and HR operations.

Long-Term Partnership – We build lasting relationships, providing ongoing support as your business evolves.

Confidentiality and Integrity – We treat your business and employee information with the highest level of confidentiality.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is payroll management?

Payroll management is the process of calculating and paying employee salaries and wages, deducting and remitting statutory deductions, and maintaining payroll records. It includes compliance with PAYE, pension, NHF, NSITF, and ITF obligations.

2. What are the statutory payroll obligations in Nigeria?

Key obligations include PAYE (remitted to State Internal Revenue Service by the 10th of the following month), pension (10% employer, 8% employee, remitted within seven working days), NHF (2.5% of basic salary), NSITF (1% of monthly payroll), and ITF (1% of annual payroll).

3. What are the penalties for payroll non-compliance?

Penalties include fines and interest. For example, under-remitting PAYE or remitting it late attracts a 10% penalty plus interest at 19-21% charged monthly on the unremitted amount.

4. Do you process payroll?

Yes. We process payroll accurately and on time, calculating salaries, wages, allowances, deductions, and net pay. We also compute and remit all statutory deductions.

5. What is employee onboarding?

Employee onboarding is the process of integrating new hires into the organisation. It includes orientation, documentation, training, and support during the initial period.

6. Why is onboarding important?

Effective onboarding reduces learning costs, anxiety, employee turnover, and supervision time. It increases job expectation and helps new hires become productive faster.

7. What is job analysis?

Job analysis is the process of identifying the requirements needed for employees to be successful on the job. We use tools including the Net model, PAQ model, FJA model, F-JAS model, and competency model.

8. What is job evaluation?

Job evaluation is a systematic process of determining the relative value of various jobs within an organization, and assigning jobs to a hierarchical index of job value.

9. What is performance management?

Performance management is the continuous process of setting objectives, providing feedback, and evaluating performance. It aligns individual effort with organisational goals.

10. What is succession planning?

Succession planning is the strategic process of identifying, developing, and preparing internal candidates to fill key leadership roles when they become vacant.

11. Do you provide HR policy development?

Yes. We develop HR policies covering codes of conduct, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, equal opportunity, anti-harassment, and other areas.

12. Do you serve businesses outside Lagos?

Yes. While our head office is in Ikeja, Lagos, we serve businesses across Nigeria. Our payroll management and HR advisory services are available to clients regardless of location.

13. How do I get started?

Contact us to schedule your free consultation. We’ll discuss your payroll management and HR advisory needs, assess your situation, and provide recommendations for how we can help.

Contact Us

Streamline payroll, strengthen HR, and build a high-performing workforce. Let us build a partnership that helps you manage your people effectively.

Schedule Your Free Consultation to discuss your payroll management and HR advisory needs and explore how we can help.

Phone: +234 802 320 0801, +234 807 576 5799

Email: info@qeeva.com

Address: 5, Ishola Bello Close, Off Iyalla Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM WAT

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Payroll Management & Human Resources Advisory Service

Why Nigerian Organisations Need Payroll Management & HR Advisory

The Solution: Strategic Payroll Management & HR Advisory