Specialist Payroll Processing - Johannesburg

South32 Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist in Payroll Processing to join their Johannesburg office. This permanent full-time role involves providing expert advice and executing payroll services while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. You will play a crucial role in managing payroll processes and supporting the team in maintaining data integrity. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and a supportive culture. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have a strong background in payroll and HR, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in HR or Payroll execution with Shared Services experience.
• Specialist knowledge in payroll functions and comprehensive understanding of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and execute transactional services for payroll processing.
• Manage outsourced payroll compliance and ensure integrity of processes.

Skills

HR Execution

Payroll Processing

Shared Services Experience

Legislative Compliance

SAP Modules

Education

Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Business

Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Human Resources

Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Finance

Job description

Specialist Payroll Processing - Johannesburg

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring, and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow, and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT JOHANNESBURG

Our Johannesburg office based in Melrose Arch serves as the company’s Functional Hub for the Southern African Operations which include Global Services, Technology, and Enterprise Resource Planning Support Teams.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business. Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Specialist Payroll Processing, you will be responsible for providing specialist advice and executing transactional services for the areas of GBS Payroll Processing Services as defined within the Global Business Services’ Partnership Agreement with its Customers. You will coach and support the GBS users in embedment, discipline, quality, and governance of processes and data with a focus on process integrity and compliance, and support the Manager with the management of process risks.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

1. Analyse and apply country-specific legislative requirements to underlying processes for scheduled and unscheduled global payroll runs, vendor reporting, and payments;
2. Manage outsourced payroll compliance and SLAs;
3. Ensure appropriate periodical planning to manage relevant deliverables;
4. Set up and maintain payroll calendar globally for South32 entities;
5. Peer reviews of identified processes and associated controls;
6. Ensure integrity of the positive assurance program for the function;
7. On-time close out of all assigned risk management G360 actions;
8. Outsourced payroll governance and compliance management.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

1. Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in HR or Payroll execution with some Shared Services experience;
2. Specialist knowledge in payroll functions and processes;
3. Comprehensive understanding of relevant SAP Modules.

Qualifications for this role are:

Degree/BTECH/National Diploma (3 years) in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a similar discipline.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website careers.south32.net.

This advertisement will close on 14 April 2025.