Consultant, Universal Payroll

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking a Payroll Consultant to provide comprehensive consulting services across the Payroll lifecycle. The ideal candidate will assist in testing applications, resolving client queries, and ensuring payroll compliance. This role requires a diploma in a relevant field and a robust understanding of the HR value chain and operations environment, particularly within financial services.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience within a financial services organization.
• Good understanding of HR value chain linking Payroll and HR.
• Thorough understanding of Payroll and People and Culture operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services across the Payroll lifecycle.
• Resolve queries and develop reports.
• Execute bank files ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Digitisation

Insights

Operations

Stakeholder Management

Education

Diploma in Human Resources, Finance, or IT

Tools

SAP People and Culture Management

Job description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group and an innovative player on the global stage. We offer a variety of career-enhancing opportunities and the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented professionals. Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families, and large multinational corporates and institutions. We are passionate about creating growth in Africa, bringing meaningful value to our clients and communities, and creating a purposeful work environment.

Job Description

To provide consulting services across the entire Payroll lifecycle, including testing SAP People and Culture Management applications, resolving queries, and developing and submitting reports, up to and including executing bank files. The goal is to ensure accuracy, operational efficiency, and effectiveness, while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with testing standards.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: Diploma
• Field of Study: Human Resources, Finance, and IT

Experience Required

• Experience in Digitisation, Insights, and Operations
• Experience in People & Culture
• 3-4 years within a financial services organization is critical.
• Good understanding of the HR (People and Culture) value chain and the links between Payroll and other HR processes and systems.
• Thorough understanding of the Operations environment, especially People and Culture and Payroll.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Administration Skills
• HCM Business Systems
• Organizational Awareness
• Payroll Administration
• P&C Operations
• Stakeholder Management