Payroll Team Leader

Job Purpose: Assume responsibility for the Group payroll including all associated activities to deliver a value adding, cost effective and customer-focused payroll service to the business, that fosters a culture of continuous improvement within defined service level agreements.

• To manage the execution of payrolls, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately, and that payslips, statutory returns and reports are produced and validated in a timely manner in line with payroll procedures, company policies and legislative requirements.
• To ensure effective people management and development by providing the necessary training/development for the team, including developing a structured induction for new joiners and instil a culture of knowledge sharing.
• To utilise relevant payroll reporting tools to ensure appropriate workload allocation, maximize efficiency of processes and accuracy of data, and develop and review relevant Payroll KPI's.
• To conduct trend analysis and provide business support through effective monthly reporting.
• The validation and reconciliation of post-payroll output.
• To ensure that employee records are safe, secure, accurate and updated.
• Liaise with internal and external Auditors, assisting as necessary and providing any required information.
• To ensure alignment with stakeholders to work effectively and ensure continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 3-5 Years payroll supervisory experience - essential
• Experience working in a large complex payroll department
• Experience in SAP HCM system
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially in an environment which includes extensive co-operation with human resources departments
• Excellent MS skills - Excel advanced required

• Knowledge of tax, UIF and all relevant remuneration regulations
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Business (structures, lines of authority)
• Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System
• In depth knowledge of all payroll related taxes (PAYE, SITE, and VAT) and legislation

• Communication
• Numeracy
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Service centric Business acumen
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Leading and Supervising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations