Western Cape: Payroll Manager posted by Manpower Group

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements
• Authorize payroll runs and oversee the preparation of payslips and bank files
• Conduct user testing for payroll system configurations and process bulk data uploads
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc management reports with trend analysis
• Perform pre and post-payroll audits to ensure data integrity
• Manage and develop a team of payroll professionals
• Ensure compliance with SARS, Department of Labour, and other regulatory bodies
• Handle inter-payroll transfers and resolve escalated queries
• Maintain cross-functional relationships with Finance, IT, and divisional stakeholders

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in Accounting
• Minimum 2-3 years supervisory experience in payroll management
• Experience within the retail sector preferred
• Payroll certification will be advantageous
• Current headcount is approximately 170,000 employees, including non-RSA, and they run payroll across more than 20 companies

Technical Skills:

• Well-developed SAP Systems knowledge (or similar payroll systems) beneficial
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency
• Strong understanding of South African statutory and legislative payroll requirements

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills
• Customer service orientation with problem-solving capability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Effective communication and reporting skills

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted