Payroll Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Tower Group

Tower Group

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

A client of mine within the automotive and manufacturing sector has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced and suitably qualified
Payroll Manager to join the
Human Resources team based in Sandton, Johannesburg
.

Purpose of the Job

The Payroll Manager will be responsible to oversee and direct the payroll function and ensure alignment with policies and relevant legislation.

Experiential and Educational Requirements

Tertiary Qualification and/or relevant payrollrelated qualification
10 years relevant experience of which at least 3 must be in a managerial role
Advanced Payroll Tax knowledge and experience
Solid financial acumen and knowledge of Accounting software
Extensive knowledge of Sage 300 Payroll and ESS is
essential:
Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel
In

- depth working knowledge of relevant tax legislation, employment conditions and Bargaining councils (advantageous)

Experience in dealing with Expats Payroll (advantageous)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of payroll processing, procedures, and controls, including the streamlining and automation of processes
Conduct Payroll Reviews and to ensure the accuracy of payments
Implementation of the remuneration policy, philosophy and practices
Leading and managing the payroll team
Researching and benchmarking remuneration best practices

Reporting

cluding statutory reporting, HR, Finance, Budget, and Payroll Reporting

Developing and reviewing Remuneration and Employee Benefits Policies and Procedures
Participating and managing Projects, including surveys
Providing guidance and support on all remuneration and benefits related matters
Management of retirement funds and insured benefits, medical aid scheme strategy and policy and general remuneration practices
Development, implementation and maintenance of remuneration and benefits systems