Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Manage the entire payroll function, coordinating with HR, Finance, and department heads to meet strict payroll deadlines
Train, mentor, and supervise payroll administrators, managing performance/ discipline and capacity planning
Partner with HR, Finance, and executive leadership to align payroll strategies with broader business goals
Act as the principal point of contact for internal/external auditors and statutory bodies for query resolution and audits
Ensure statutory compliance with local labour laws, tax filings (e.g. EMP201/501), and the oversight of benefit deductions such as medical aid and retirement funds
Manage the governance of employee benefits, including retirement funds, medical aid schemes, and third-party reconciliations
Establish rigorous risk management systems, fraud controls, and audit-ready documentation to minimize business and financial risks
Draft, review, and update payroll policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and governance frameworks
Own the configuration and optimization of the core payroll systems and integrated Time & Attendance platforms
Identify operational bottlenecks and drive technological improvements or system upgrades to increase efficiency
Reconcile payroll control accounts, prepare executive payroll analytics, and assist with internal and external audits
Monitor approved payroll cut-off dates, absence management policies, and payroll adjustments to ensure accuracy

Payroll Compliance Manager