Global Payroll Specialist

Claremont, South Africa Posted on 02/04/2026

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Job Type Fixed Term
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 02/04/2026
• State/Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa

An established fund management company is seeking a Global Payroll Specialist to join their team on a 3-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a hybrid role, primarily remote with occasional office visits in Cape Town.

The company is a climate-focused blended finance investment manager operating across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. With over USD 2 billion in assets under management and ambitious growth plans, CFM plays a transformative role in funding climate change mitigation and adaptation projects across sectors including renewable energy, water, and sustainable infrastructure.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the accurate and compliant execution of global payroll, managed through an outsourced payroll provider, while supporting HR operations across multiple jurisdictions.

• Coordinate and manage monthly payroll processing across 6 entitiescovering employees, contractors, and secondees in 9 countries and 6currencies.
  
• Validate payroll data with the global payroll provider, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  
• Reconcile payroll transactions and support statutory submissions
  
• Partner with Finance on payroll journals, reconciliations, and reporting
  
• Support remuneration processes including salary reviews, bonuses, and incentives
  
• Manage payroll complexities including expatriates, secondees, and EOR arrangements
  
• Act as the primary liaison with payroll providers and regulatory bodies
  

• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation across jurisdictions
  
• Prepare employment contracts, amendments, and termination documentation
  
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes globally
  
• Track employee lifecycle changes, including probation and contract renewals
  

• Maintain HRIS data integrity and accuracy
  
• Produce HR reports and analytics (headcount, turnover, diversity, etc.)
  
• Support reporting requirements for leadership and governance structures
  

• Ensure adherence to labour laws and regulatory requirements across regions
  
• Support Employment Equity reporting and audits
  
• Maintain documentation for internal and external audits
  

• Prepare offer letters and support recruitment administration
  
• Assist with onboarding logistics and employee engagement initiatives
  
• Identify and implement process improvements in payroll and HR operations
  
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and standard operating documentation
  

• Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience in multi-country payroll within a global organisation
  
• Proven experience managing multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency payrolls
  
• Experience within financial services, investment management, or similar preferred
  
• Strong understanding of global tax frameworks, labour legislation, andEmployment Equity requirements across Europe, Africa, Asia, and LatinAmerica is advantageous
  
• Experience with expatriates, secondees, or visa-based employees advantageous
  
• Advanced Excel and HRIS/payroll systems proficiency
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  
• Strong organisational and planning skills
  
• Results-driven with the ability to work independently
  
• High integrity and confidentiality
  
• Strong collaboration and organisational awareness
• Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, global organisation
  
• Exposure to complex, multi-country payroll operations
  
• Collaborative and high-performance culture