Payroll Manager

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the Payroll Department. The ideal candidate will ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with legal standards, lead a team, and have significant experience in the retail sector. A Grade 12 education, tertiary qualification in accounting, and proficiency in SAP are required. Competitive salary and management responsibilities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience within the retail sector.
• At least 2 to 3 years in a Management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Payroll Department and ensure timely payroll processing.
• Authorize payroll runs and prepare payslip files.
• Conduct performance monitoring and manage capacity.

Skills

SAP knowledge

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in accounting

Payroll certification

Job description

About the job Payroll Manager

Main Purpose of the Job

To manage the Payroll Department to ensure that payrolls (salaries and wages) are processed accurately and timely in line with country-relevant legal requirements.

Key Performance Areas

Individual

1. User testing (payroll configuration)
2. Inter-payroll transfers
3. Bulk data uploads into payroll
4. Authorize payroll runs
5. Prepare and execute payslip files and reports
6. Prepare and process bank files
7. Run and prepare monthly/ad hoc management reports

Operating Results Achieved Through Delegated Tasks

1. Capturing employee life cycle data
2. Archived employee data
3. Salary payments
4. Query resolution
5. Internal and external regulatory compliance

Management

1. Work planning, priority setting and scheduling
2. Performance monitoring (audits, payroll run checks)
3. People and capacity management
4. Structures & roles
5. Manage cross-functional relationships
6. Resolve escalated operational issues

Leadership

1. Staffing decisions
2. Developing others
3. Individual performance management
4. Motivated and disciplined team
5. Change management
6. Input into succession planning
7. Input into remuneration decisions

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge

• Well-developed SAP (or other payroll system) knowledge
• Knowledge of statutory and legislative requirements

Required Skills

• MS Office (Excel)

Experience

• Experience within the retail sector
• At least 2 to 3 years in a Management capacity

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in accounting
• Payroll certification advantageous

Competencies

Essential

Deciding and initiating action; Leading and supervising; Relating and networking; Presenting and communicating information; Writing and reporting; Analysing; Planning and organising Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Coping with pressure and setbacks.