Payroll Team Leader

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Team Leader at a well-established organisation. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day payroll operations across the organisation. It is a hands-on leadership position suited to a payroll professional comfortable working within a multi-company payroll environment, managing operational details, maintaining strong payroll controls, and supporting a team to deliver an accurate and reliable payroll service. **What you will do** * Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end payroll process across the organisation. * Manage daily payroll activities and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved. * Lead, support and develop payroll team members. * Review payroll inputs, calculations and exception reports for completeness and accuracy. * Perform and review payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. * Ensure payroll records, supporting documentation and working papers are accurately maintained. * 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. * Identify and escalate payroll risks, exceptions and control weaknesses. * Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing accurate supporting documentation. * Assist with payroll process improvements, system enhancements and reporting requirements. * Maintain positive working relationships with employees, management, service providers and regulatory bodies. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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 understanding of South African labour legislation, payroll taxation, employee benefits and statutory reporting requirements. * Experience with payroll reconciliations and month-end payroll processes. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. * Strong systems aptitude and the ability to work with large payroll datasets. **Who should apply** This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable with a hands-on leadership role and thrives in a multi-company payroll environment, managing operational detail, and maintaining strong payroll controls. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, high integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and robust organisational and planning skills. Effective problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. The ideal candidate can manage deadlines, perform effectively under pressure, demonstrate strong ownership and accountability, and exhibit team leadership, coaching capability, and a continuous improvement mindset. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/payroll-team-leader-profile-personnel Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll

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