Payroll Manager Job Cape Town area,South Africa,HR/Recruitment

Our client, a prominent player in the retail sector, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their dynamic Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements
Authorize payroll runs and oversee the preparation of payslips and bank files
Conduct user testing for payroll system configurations and process bulk data uploads
Prepare monthly and ad-hoc management reports with trend analysis
Perform pre and post-payroll audits to ensure data integrity
Manage and develop a team of payroll professionals
Ensure compliance with SARS, Department of Labour, and other regulatory bodies
Handle inter-payroll transfers and resolve escalated queries
Maintain cross-functional relationships with Finance, IT, and divisional stakeholders

Requirements Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in Accounting
Minimum 2-3 years supervisory experience in payroll management
Experience with in the retail sector preferred
Payroll certification will be advantageous
Current headcount is approximately 170,000 employees, including non-RSA, and they run payroll across more than 20 companies

Technical Skills:

Well-developed SAP Systems knowledge (or similar payroll systems) beneficial
Advanced MS Excel proficiency
Strong understanding of South African statutory and legislative payroll requirements

Core Competencies:

Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking
Strong leadership and people management abilities
Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills
Customer service orientation with problem-solving capability
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Effective communication and reporting skills

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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