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GLOBAL PAYROLL CONSULTANT - Cape Town

GLOBAL PAYROLL CONSULTANT - Cape Town

HR GenieClaremont, South Africa
11 days ago
Job description

GLOBAL PAYROLL CONSULTANT Cape Town, South Africa (or Remote)

Highly Competitive Package on Offer!

Location : Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid or Remote)

Package : Highly Competitive | Global Exposure | Dynamic International Environment

Our client, a prestigious international investment firm, is seeking a skilled and culturally astute Global Payroll Consultant to oversee and optimise payroll operations across multiple countries, currencies, and legal entities.

If you have a passion for precision, thrive in complexity, and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams across the globe, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly payroll processing across 5 entities , including contractor and secondee payrolls in 9 countries and 6 currencies .
  • Support annual remuneration reviews , including salary adjustments, bonuses, and incentive calculations.
  • Upload, validate, and reconcile payroll data with the Companys global payroll provider .
  • Prepare multi-currency bank payment files and ensure statutory compliance in each jurisdiction.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure payroll alignment for employees working under work permit, visa, or secondment arrangements , maintaining compliance with local employment and immigration regulations.
  • Collaborate with HR to support Employment Equity (EE) Act compliance , including accurate payroll data for EE reporting, pay gap analysis, and audit preparation.
  • Ensure seamless integration between HR, Payroll, and Finance systems to support audit and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with Finance on payroll journals, reconciliations, and statutory filings .
  • Manage payroll-related queries and act as the main contact for external payroll providers, local authorities, and Employer of Record (EoR) partners .
  • Maintain accurate remuneration records and ensure compliance with internal policies and global regulatory standards.

Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required

  • Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting , or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
  • 5+ years experience managing multi-country, complex payrolls , ideally within investment, asset management, financial services, or consulting environments.
  • Strong understanding of tax frameworks, employment legislation, and Employment Equity requirements across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America .
  • Experience supporting payroll for expatriates, secondees, or employees under work permit and visa arrangements , including coordination with global mobility or immigration teams.
  • Proficiency in global payroll platforms , HRIS systems , and advanced Excel / data analysis .
  • Impeccable accuracy and attention to detail, with proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex payroll issues clearly to non-specialists.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, remotely, and collaboratively across multiple time zones.
  • Candidates who are well-travelled or have experience working with international teams will be at a distinct advantage.
  • To apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers :

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