Data Centre (E.A)

Payroll outsourcing from Nairobi for employers of any size

Data Centre is a payroll outsourcing bureau in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. It takes over the processing of a client's payroll, so that the client does not have to hire and train its own payroll staff or buy and maintain payroll software. The firm says it has more than 40 years of experience in payroll and has handled clients from around the world, with workforces ranging from one employee to 10,000. Its clients run from multinational groups to small start-ups.

Full payroll processing and statutory payments

The main service covers all of a client's payroll requirements, including statutory and third-party payments, so that the client's time can go on its own business. The firm says it focuses solely on the transactional side of payroll, and that it designs a solution around the needs of each company and its employees rather than offering one standard package.

Payroll administration and audits

Ongoing payroll administration covers running each client's pay cycles from start to finish. Payroll audits review existing payroll records, which gives a business a check on how its pay has been handled.

A secure system and restricted data

The firm runs a payroll system that it describes as comprehensive, secure and up to date. It uses advanced encryption for security and keeps backups for business continuity. Its confidentiality policy restricts information to those who really need to know, which the site presents as its secure and confidential service.

A named contact and tailored service

Each client is assigned a dedicated contact person. The firm says it believes in professional and personalised service that meets the individual needs of each client, and that it can provide customised solutions for organisations with particular requirements. Its staff are described as qualified and friendly.

Why companies outsource payroll

The firm argues that paying employees and meeting government regulations can be daunting for multinationals and small start-ups alike. It says outsourcing helps a business save time, improve quality, reduce risk and lower its costs, and that its fees are realistic and cost-effective. Its site says clients from a wide range of industries tend to stay with the bureau from year to year.