Job Purpose: Assume responsibility for the Group payroll including all associated activities to deliver a value adding, cost effective and customer-focused payroll service to the business, that fosters a culture of continuous improvement within defined service level agreements.
Job Description
Job Objectives:
To manage the execution of payrolls, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately, and that payslips, statutory returns and reports are produced and validated in a timely manner in line with payroll procedures, company policies and legislative requirements.
To ensure effective people management and development by providing the necessary training/development for the team, including developing a structured induction for new joiners and instil a culture of knowledge sharing.
To utilise relevant payroll reporting tools to ensure appropriate workload allocation, maximize efficiency of processes and accuracy of data, and develop and review relevant Payroll KPI's.
To conduct trend analysis and provide business support through effective monthly reporting.
The validation and reconciliation of post-payroll output.
To ensure that employee records are safe, secure, accurate and updated.
Liaise with internal and external Auditors, assisting as necessary and providing any required information.
To ensure alignment with stakeholders to work effectively and ensure continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
Minimum requirements
Experience and Qualifications:
Matric
Relevant tertiary qualification
3-5 Years payroll supervisory experience - essential
Experience working in a large complex payroll department
Experience in SAP HCM system
Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially in an environment which includes extensive co-operation with human resources departments
Excellent MS skills - Excel advanced required
Knowledge:
Knowledge of tax, UIF and all relevant remuneration regulations
Basic Conditions of Employment Act
Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
Knowledge of Business (structures, lines of authority)
Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System
In depth knowledge of all payroll related taxes (PAYE, SITE, and VAT) and legislation
Skills:
Communication
Numeracy
Attention to detail
Problem Solving
Conflict Management
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Service centric Business acumen
Competencies:
Deciding and Initiating Action
Adhering to Principles and Values
Applying Expertise and Technology
Planning and Organising
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Leading and Supervising
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations