Payroll Operations Partner

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified natural resource company is seeking an experienced Payroll Operations Partner. The role involves managing UK payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and collaborating with HR and Finance teams. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll within a multinational environment and proficiency in payroll systems like SAP or Workday. This position offers a chance to enhance operational excellence in a dynamic international setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, ideally in a multinational corporation.
• Hands-on experience with UK payroll and understanding of UK tax and labor laws.
• Proficiency in payroll systems such as SAP, Workday, or ADP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams for accurate payroll delivery.
• Manage UK payroll operations and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Lead payroll audits and reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll management

UK payroll regulations

Data accuracy

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Workday

ADP

Job description

Job & Company Descriptions
Join one of the world’s leading diversified natural resource companies as a Payroll Operations Partner. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of global payroll processes especially with UK payroll expertise and contribute to operational excellence within a high-performing international environment.

As a key member of the team, you will ensure the seamless delivery of payroll services across multiple regions, drive compliance, and support the transformation of payroll systems and processes.
As the Payroll Operations Partner, you will be responsible for the following:

• Collaborate with internal HR and Finance teams, as well as external payroll vendors, to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery
• Manage and oversee UK payroll operations, ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations and UK-specific statutory requirements
• Stay current with local and international payroll legislation to ensure end-to-end compliance
• Ensure data accuracy within payroll systems and lead payroll audits and reconciliations
• Generate and present reports and insights to support HR and Finance decision-making
• Support payroll transitions, system integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll matters
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, data privacy, and regulatory compliance

Requirements:
Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience, ideally within a multinational corporation
Hands-on experience with UK payroll and in-depth understanding of UK tax and labor laws
Proficiency with payroll platforms such as SAP, Workday, ADP, or similar systems
Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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