Payroll Manager (69103)

PAYROLL MANAGER

• I'm partnering with a leading multinational FMCG organisation in Gauteng to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function and a team within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced payroll professional who takes accountability, can operate independently and has the technical depth to understand and solve complex payroll challenges.
• A key priority will be leading a significant payroll simplification and restructuring project, ensuring the payroll environment is efficient, compliant and accurately reflected within the relevant systems.
• The successful candidate will also have responsibility for Compensation & Benefits, working closely with HR and Finance to ensure remuneration, benefits, statutory requirements and payroll systems are accurately aligned.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Strong end-to-end payroll management experience
• Proven people leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of SAGE 300
• In-depth understanding of South African payroll legislation
• Strong technical understanding of PAYE, UIF, tax, pensions/provident funds and other statutory contributions
• Experience across Compensation & Benefits
• Experience managing complex payroll structures
• A track record of leading payroll transformation, simplification or process improvement
• Strong payroll governance, controls and audit experience
• The ability to take ownership, identify problems and implement solutions
• A self-starting, hands-on approach and the confidence to hit the ground running
• FMCG or experience within a large, complex corporate environment would be highly advantageous.