Payroll Team Leader - Johannesburg - Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

    Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
    Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Johannesburg

    1 day ago

    Description
    Red Ember is seeking a Payroll Team Leader, based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to join our client's team.
    The successful candidate will lead the Payroll Team in delivering a professional and responsive payroll service to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and service level agreements, and guaranteeing accurate and timely monthly payroll processing.


    Responsibilities
    • Supervise the Payroll Administrator Team to ensure accurate and timely payment of staff
    • Allocate workloads appropriately and provide training/knowledge sharing
    • Monitor performance and motivate the team, fostering continuous improvement and customer service excellence
    • Undertake day-to-day payroll activities to maintain practical knowledge and ensure smooth operations
    • Validate and reconcile post-rollover GL interface files and import/balance Payroll Download journals on D365 before posting
    • Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing required information timely
    • Keep updated with payroll regulations/legislation and implement changes, training the team where necessary
    • Develop, review, and update payroll policies and procedures for statutory compliance and HR alignment
    • Perform payroll system audit checks to ensure configuration meets needs/statutory requirements
    • Assist with system testing and upgrades as required
    • Evaluate and investigate variances in earnings
    • Collaborate with HR, Regional Wage Administrators, and third-party stakeholders (e.g., Medical Aid, Retirement Funds) to resolve payroll matters
    • Support management with payroll-related tasks and queries
    • Monitor accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of payroll administration processes according to company policies
    • Ensure statutory requirements are implemented and compliance verified (ETI, UIF, Skills Development Levy, IRP5s)
    • Mentor and train Payroll and Wage Administrators, including writing Standard Operating Procedures

    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
    • Accuracy and timeliness of staff payments
    • Correct production and validation of payslips, statutory returns, and reports
    • Effective workload allocation and knowledge sharing within the team
    • Performance reviews and team motivation reflected in engagement and output
    • Compliance with statutory and regulatory payroll requirements
    • Successful audits with minimal errors
    • Timely implementation of payroll system updates and legislative changes
    • Resolution of payroll variances and queries within agreed timelines
    • Continuous development of payroll policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures
    • High level of customer service satisfaction among employees and stakeholders


    Requirements

    • Education & Certification
    • National NQF5 Payroll Diploma or related degree
    • SAGE certification (Sage 300)
    • Professional designation through SAPA (preferred)
    • Matric / Grade 12
    • Valid South African driver's license

    Experience
    • Minimum 7 years in payroll administration
    • Practical Payroll MIS knowledge
    • Experience in a customer-oriented service environment
    • Knowledge of & UIF applications
    Compulsory system knowledge
    •  SAGE 300 
    • D365 modules

    Technical / Core Skills
    • Advanced computer literacy (MS Office, specifically Excel and Word)
    • Knowledge of employee-related legislation: BCEA, EEA, SDA, UICA, WCA, Labour Legislation (LRA), Income Tax, Bargaining Council regulations
    • Continuous self-development and IT training

    Competencies
    • Leadership and team management
    • Accuracy and attention to detail
    • Result-oriented, planning, and change management skills
    • Customer/client focus and relationship building
    • Analytical and mathematical skills
    • Strong oral communication and listening
    • Stress tolerance, energetic, self-starter, and team player


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