Team Leader: Payroll

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll function.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll.
• Manage daily payroll activities and ensure payroll deadlines are consistently achieved Lead, support and develop payroll team members
• Review and approve payroll calculations before final submission.
• Monitor compliance with payroll legislation, SARS requirements, employee benefit regulations and internal policies.
• Liaise with HR, Finance and operational management to resolve payroll-related matters
• Manage payroll inputs, including new appointments, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, allowances, deductions and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation and company policies.
• Manage statutory submissions and payments, including PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, employees and external service providers regarding payroll matters.
• Manage payroll queries and ensure they are resolved promptly.
• Oversee payroll audits and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Ensure payroll processes and controls are consistently followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and controls.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with employees, management, service providers and regulatory bodies.
• Lead, mentor and support payroll team members.
• Provide accurate payroll data and reports for management decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' payroll experience within a multi-company payroll environment.
• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or leading a payroll team
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience handling confidential employee and payroll information.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Payroll Management
• Payroll Administration
• Leadership & Team Management
• South African Payroll Legislation
• PAYE, UIF & SDL
• Payroll Reconciliations
• Statutory Compliance
• HR & Payroll Systems
• Advanced Excel
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management

Please Apply Now!