Payroll Operations Partner

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A global diversified natural resource company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Payroll Operations Partner. The role emphasizes managing UK payroll operations and ensuring compliance with local and international payroll legislation. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in payroll, with proficiency in platforms like SAP and a strong analytical mindset. This is a key role in driving operational excellence across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal HR and Finance teams for accurate payroll delivery.
• Manage UK payroll operations ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with local and international payroll legislation.

Skills

UK payroll expertise

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Tools

SAP

Workday

ADP

Job description

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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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