Africa Payroll Specialist — Compliance & Analytics

Aggreko; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations across multiple African countries. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in HR/payroll management, possess strong technical knowledge, and demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills. This role requires proficiency in both English and French and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality in payroll processes. Competitive salary and dynamic working environment offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR/payroll department.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Experience in multinational companies.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in Workday.
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly.
• Drive payroll continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical knowledge of payroll

Knowledge of local labour laws

Stakeholder management

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Resilience in complex scenarios

Good knowledge of French and English

Education

At least 5 years in HR/payroll

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations across multiple African countries. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in HR/payroll management, possess strong technical knowledge, and demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills. This role requires proficiency in both English and French and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality in payroll processes. Competitive salary and dynamic working environment offered.