Payroll Director

Job Mail • Master's Degree • 3 days ago
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Salary
≈ $48k – $98k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Architect · 10+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 10, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
jobmail.co.za • HQ: Pretoria, South Africa • Job Boards & Aggregators • Est. 1997
Key responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with business growth, acquisitions and organisational objectives.
  • Establish a scalable global payroll operating model that ensures consistency, efficiency and compliance.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team, including talent development and succession planning.
  • Oversee payroll governance, audits, controls, statutory requirements and risk management across jurisdictions.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Lead payroll integration for acquisitions, new market entries and organisational restructuring.
  • Drive payroll technology, automation, AI and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage global payroll providers, contracts, service agreements and performance reviews.
  • Advise senior leadership on payroll strategy, risks, performance metrics and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with HR and Reward on global mobility, complex workforce structures and strategic workforce planning.
  • Develop payroll analytics to support workforce planning, reward decisions and executive reporting.
  • Maintain data accuracy, confidentiality, GDPR compliance and professional standards.
  • Adhere to risk, compliance, AML and CPD requirements while supporting wider HR projects and initiatives.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in payroll or similar, including experience in a leadership role
  • Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, Finance or a related field; master’s preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of global payroll regulations, statutory pay and gender pay gap reporting.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven leadership and ability to collaborate across global teams and cultures.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • High attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Experience with global payroll systems and software.
Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please assume that unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We wish you every success in your job search.
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