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This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead and evolve Payroll and HR Administration functions, ensuring exceptional service delivery and regulatory compliance across Sub-Saharan Africa. If you are passionate about driving HR transformation, optimizing payroll operations, and fostering a collaborative culture, this role is for you.\nMission of the role:\nAs the Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of leading the Payroll and HR Administration team in the RCoE. Your objective will be to guarantee timely and precise payroll processing while strictly adhering to statutory and company compliance requirements. You will serve as a key partner to Finance and HR Operations, manage audits, and drive process efficiencies using modern technological solutions. This role also carries the exciting responsibility of leading HR transformation initiatives, including automation, integration of cloud-based systems, and leveraging data analytics.\nYour Mission:\nProvide proactive and strategic leadership of the Payroll and HR Administration function within the Regional Centre of Excellence.\nEnsure payroll accuracy, timely processing, and compliance with labor and tax legislation across multiple Sub-Saharan African entities.\nMaintain robust payroll controls, oversee account reconciliations, and manage audit processes together with relevant stakeholders.\nLead HR transformation projects focused on digitalizing payroll, time & attendance, and related processes, including the implementation of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and other automation technologies.\nDrive continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and quality, utilizing artificial intelligence, data analytics, and agile methodologies.\nMaintain high-quality and compliant data management practices in line with global and regional policies.\nAct as a role model in adopting evidence-based, innovative HR practices that support organizational objectives and future readiness.\nBuild, develop, and motivate a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.\nChampion the \"One HR\" philosophy by promoting strong collaboration across local, regional, and global HR teams.\nContribute actively to refining and enhancing the HR Excellence model within the region.\nYour Profile:\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Payroll, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.\nMinimum of 7 years of experience in payroll, HR administration, and labor legislation, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.\nComprehensive knowledge of payroll and employee tax laws relevant to Sub-Saharan African countries.\nProven expertise in HR transformation and project management, emphasizing digitalization and automation initiatives.\nPrior leadership experience in a Centre of Excellence or Shared Service Centre environment is highly desirable.\nHands-on experience with cloud-based HR and payroll systems such as SuccessFactors, PaySpace, Power BI, or similar platforms.\nFamiliarity with agile working methods, application of AI technologies, and advanced data analytics skills.\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related digital tools.\nBehavioral Competencies:\nInfluential Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead teams through change, offering coaching and constructive feedback that fosters growth.\nExcellent Communication: Skilled in verbal, written, and presentation communication to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.\nCollaborative Partnership: Builds trusted relationships internally and externally, promoting teamwork and shared success.\nBusiness Acumen: Demonstrates ownership and drives strategic decision-making with a focus on business impact and results.\nContinuous Improvement: Champions practical innovation and problem-solving to enhance processes and deliver value.\nIntegrity and Confidentiality: Maintains the highest professional standards in handling sensitive information.\nWhy Join Us?\nBecome part of a forward-thinking regional HR team committed to transforming service delivery across Sub-Saharan Africa. This role offers a unique chance to influence meaningful change for a diverse employee base, leveraging cutting-edge technologies within a supportive and innovative culture. You will enjoy a hybrid work model focusing your efforts both onsite at Boksburg Jet Park and remotely, providing you with flexibility and work-life balance.\nAt Epiroc, inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities are core to our values. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.\nLocation: Jet Park, Boksburg.\nLast Date to Apply: 09 November 2026\n\nIt all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.\nAll new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. 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