Senior Payroll & Remuneration Leader

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

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