REMUNERATION MANAGER

Milton Resourcing; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Resourcing is seeking a senior payroll leader to shape and optimise payroll functions across the business. You will oversee a dynamic team, drive automation, ensure accuracy, and align policies with regulatory requirements.

This role offers substantial scope to implement strategic payroll projects, improve processes, and partner with finance and HR to deliver timely, compliant payments. You will lead end-to-end payroll activities, manage taxation and year-end reporting, and uphold strong

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification and/or payroll certification.
• Extensive expertise in payroll systems, taxes, and complex processing.
• Experience with payroll implementation and system integration.
• Strong payroll programming skills and leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance standards.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processes, controls, and automation initiatives.
• Audit payroll systems and calculations regularly.
• Conduct comprehensive payroll reviews and ensure data accuracy.
• Lead and develop the payroll team.
• Prepare payroll reports for financial and legal purposes.
• Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Drive strategic payroll projects and risk assessments.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Process automation

Auditing

Policy development

Data accuracy

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Remuneration knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification or payroll certification

Tools

Payroll systems

Time & Attendance systems

Data interfaces

Job description

Step into a pivotal leadership role that offers the scope to shape and optimise payroll functions at a senior level. This opportunity is perfect for a highly experienced payroll professional ready to oversee a dynamic team within a renowned organisation committed to operational excellence.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll processing, including automation and streamlining of procedures.
• Monitor and audit payroll systems for accuracy, integrity, and legislative compliance.
• Lead payroll reviews, ensuring precise input and timely payments.
• Implement and uphold remuneration policies, philosophies, and practices.
• Manage the payroll and Time & Attendance systems, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
• Oversee end-of-month, end-of-year, and tax-year payroll reporting, including financial reconciliations.
• Develop, document, and improve payroll policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Manage departmental budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Foster strong communication and relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation across all payroll functions.
• Lead strategic payroll projects and contribute to departmental planning.

Duties:

• Oversee payroll processes, controls, and automation initiatives.
• Regular auditing of payroll systems and calculations.
• Conduct comprehensive payroll reviews and maintain data accuracy.
• Manage remuneration policy implementation.
• Lead and develop the payroll team.
• Prepare payroll reports for various financial and legal purposes.Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage payroll system interfaces and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Drive strategic projects and risk assessments.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant payroll-related certification.
• Extensive expertise in payroll systems, taxes, and complex processing.
• Proven experience in payroll implementation and integration with other systems.
• Strong payroll programming skills.Demonstrated management and leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance standards.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with payroll automation tools and interface management.
• Advanced understanding of payroll taxes and accounting principles.

What We'll Give You:

• A challenging leadership role with significant scope for impact.
• The opportunity to work with a progressive and stable organisation.
• An environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth.