Purpose of the job
Oversees and directs payroll team activities to ensure accurate and timely processing, payment, and administration of remuneration and related matters.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise and lead a team of payroll administrators
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Process payrolls for executives and monthly-paid employees in SA and BLNE
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Ensure payroll compliance and audit requirements are met
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Review and improve payroll processes
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Ensure effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders
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Compile monthly reports
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Support People Support teams
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Ad hoc responsibilities
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
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Tertiary education (Finance or Information systems or HR qualification)
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5 years proven payroll process and audit control experience, of which 3 years should include the management of teams
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Proficiency in the SAGE payroll system or a similar payroll system and accounting interfaces
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Advanced Excel/Google sheets skills
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Extensive knowledge of BCEA; EEA; Labour Relations Acts
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BLNE payroll experience will be advantageous
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Confidentiality and protection of personal information
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Numerical aptitude and analytical skills to process large volumes of data
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Competencies required: Team leadership skills, Planning, Organising and Control; Problem Assessment and Judgement; Communication Skills; Able to work in a team as well as independently; Work under pressure and deadline-driven, detail-oriented
