Senior Payroll Consultant

The Foschini Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks an experienced payroll professional in Gauteng, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing and a strong understanding of HR systems. Responsibilities include executing payroll processes and ensuring quality standards. A diploma in HR or Payroll is preferred. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating positive employee experiences and driving growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' functional experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong payroll reconciliations experience and managing exceptions.
• Understanding of the Retail business context is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute transactional and processing activities accurately.
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements and quality standards.
• Identify and manage potential risk.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good MS Office (Excel) skills

Business Process Modeling (BPM)

Spreadsheet Expertise

Human resources systems and tools

Education

HR / Payroll / related Diploma

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately and timeously execute transactional and processing activities.
• Execute complex payroll processes and provide payroll consultation services.
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements and quality standards.
• Identify and manage potential risk.
• Perform general adhoc duties.

Qualifications & Experience

• HR / Payroll / related Diploma is advantageous.
• 3 to 5 years’ functional experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong payroll reconciliations experience and managing exceptions and escalations.
• Experience using payroll and related systems.
• Customer service / user experience passion.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll and HR systems and practices.
• Strong working knowledge of compensation, benefits and ER related policies and PAYE tax legislation.
• Understanding of the Retail business context is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good MS Office (Excel) skills.
• Review and Reporting.
• Managing Change.
• Business Case Contribution.
• Business Process Modeling (BPM).
• Enterprise Readiness Assessment.
• Perform Gap Analysis.
• Human resources systems and tools.
• Presentation Creation.
• Spreadsheet Expertise.
• Learning Solutions Development.

Behaviours

• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives.
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals.
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success.
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on long‑term goals and objectives of the organisation.
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives.
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems and people.
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of various work processes.
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills and competencies in a rapidly changing environment.
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed performance targets.
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results.

Employment Equity Statement

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About Us

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset.

TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that inspire our customers to live their best lives and are woven into the lives of millions.

Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers.

TFG is more than a workplace, it’s a launchpad for your growth.

Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.

We’re a purpose‑led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry. We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes. Are you with us?

About the Team

The human resources team strives to create the best experience for all employees throughout the organisation, focusing on people and culture.

This team is responsible for talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, development, career progression, employee relations and remuneration.