Payroll Manager

Communicate Finance; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 840 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent finance consultancy is searching for an experienced Payroll professional to manage large-scale payroll operations. The successful applicant will oversee end-to-end payroll processes for a substantial employee base, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and optimizing payroll systems. With a focus on strategic financial alignment and stakeholder collaboration, candidates should possess expertise in payroll technology and a proven ability to lead teams. This full-time role offers an attractive annual package of R 840 000.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a senior payroll position.
• Ability to run multiple payrolls.
• Experience leading a support staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll for a large employee base.
• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Lead payroll system migrations and upgrades.
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations and labor legislation.
• Compile payroll journals for the General Ledger.

Skills

Payroll Management

Compliance

Financial Alignment

Stakeholder Collaboration

Problem Solving

Systems Implementation

Education

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management

Specialized Payroll Diplomas or Certifications

South African Payroll Association (SAPA) Certification

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

Sage

VIP

Dayforce

Paychex

Ceridian

Paylocity

ADP

Kronos

JD Edwards

Workday

Job description

Reference : CTF021943-HAY-1

We are seeking an experienced Payroll professional with a proven track record in managing large-scale payroll operations system migrations and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial acumen, advanced problem‑solving skills, and expertise in payroll technology to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll processes across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Oversee end‑to‑end payroll for a large employee base (2000) ensuring accuracy and compliance statutory requirements
• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations and reporting for internal and external stakeholders

Systems Implementation & Integration

• Lead payroll system migrations and upgrades ensuring seamless integration with HR and Finance systems
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems (Sage / VIP)
• Develop and manage formulas, variables and reporting within payroll systems

Compliance & Legislation

• Ensure adherence to SARs regulations, tax codes and labor legislation
• Prepare and submit UIF, PAYE and Workman's Compensation documentation

Financial Alignment

• Compile payroll journals and ensure accurate allocation in the General Ledger
• Support financial audits and provide variance analysis for CFO and finance teams

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between HR and Finance for payroll‑related matters
• Provide guidance on leave policies, benefits administration and compensation trends

Skills & Experience

• 10 Years in a senior payroll position
• Ability to run multiple payrolls
• Ensure compliance
• Led a small team of support staff

Qualification

• Specialized Payroll Diplomas or Certifications
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management
• South African Payroll Association (SAPA) Certification
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Please send your resume to quoting Ref : CTF021943.

Package & Remuneration

R 840 000 - R- Annually

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Dayforce
• Paychex
• Payroll Management
• Ceridian
• Paylocity
• SOX
• Payroll
• ADP
• Kronos
• Human Resources
• JD Edwards
• Workday

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1