Team Leader: Payroll

Oneconnect; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Oneconnect is seeking an experienced Payroll Leader to oversee the full payroll function in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will ensure accurate monthly payroll, compliance with SA legislation, and timely processing, while leading and developing the payroll team.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll within a multi-company environment, 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, and strong attention to detail. You will liaise with HR and Finance and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Payroll, HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years' payroll experience within a multi-company payroll environment
• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or leading a payroll team
• Experience handling confidential employee and payroll information
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll function.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll.
• Manage daily payroll activities and ensure payroll deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Lead, support and develop payroll team members.
• Review and approve payroll calculations before final submission.
• Monitor compliance with payroll legislation, SARS requirements, employee benefit regulations and internal policies.
• Liaise with HR, Finance and operational management to resolve payroll-related matters.
• Manage payroll inputs, including new appointments, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, allowances, deductions and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation and company policies.
• Manage statutory submissions and payments, including PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, employees and external service providers regarding payroll matters.
• Manage payroll queries and ensure they are resolved promptly.
• Oversee payroll audits and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Ensure payroll processes and controls are consistently followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and controls.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with employees, management, service providers and regulatory bodies.
• Lead, mentor and support payroll team members.
• Provide accurate payroll data and reports for management decision-making.

Skills

Leadership & Team Management

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Diploma or Degree in Payroll, HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Leader to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with legislation, and effective management of payroll-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll function.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll.
• Manage daily payroll activities and ensure payroll deadlines are consistently achieved Lead, support and develop payroll team members
• Review and approve payroll calculations before final submission.
• Monitor compliance with payroll legislation, SARS requirements, employee benefit regulations and internal policies.
• Liaise with HR, Finance and operational management to resolve payroll-related matters
• Manage payroll inputs, including new appointments, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, allowances, deductions and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation and company policies.
• Manage statutory submissions and payments, including PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, employees and external service providers regarding payroll matters.
• Manage payroll queries and ensure they are resolved promptly.
• Oversee payroll audits and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Ensure payroll processes and controls are consistently followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and controls.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with employees, management, service providers and regulatory bodies.
• Lead, mentor and support payroll team members.
• Provide accurate payroll data and reports for management decision-making.
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' payroll experience within a multi-company payroll environment.
• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or leading a payroll team
• Experience handling confidential employee and payroll information.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Payroll Management
• Payroll Administration
• Leadership & Team Management
• South African Payroll Legislation
• PAYE, UIF & SDL
• Payroll Reconciliations
• Statutory Compliance
• HR & Payroll Systems
• Advanced Excel
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management

Team Leader: Payroll Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA