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Senior Manager : Payroll and Benefits
TransnetJohannesburg, ZA3 days ago
Job descriptionResponsible for overseeing and managing the Transnet Corporate Centre Payroll to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing. To ensure effective governance by collaborating with relevant stakeholders to compile and / or revise / update benefits Policies, guidelines, procedures and manuals that align with the company’s needs and applicable legislation, directives and best practice, as well as educating employees on new and existing benefits policies, guidelines and processes. To administer employee benefit programs effectively and efficiently by ensuring data and system integrity in respect of all benefits-related data and troubleshooting and resolving issues related to system functionality and employee and third party queries timeously. Manage payroll staff and coordinate all payroll activities. Ensure compliance with all statutory and payroll regulations and governance. Develop and implement payroll systems and procedures. Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolving issues. Train payroll employees. Maintain accurate payroll records. Identify trends and issues to manage payroll and other related process, including interfaces into and from payroll to Finance and third parties. Ensure compliance with Transnet policies, collective agreements and Operating Division specific variation agreements across Transnet and assist TCC HR and employees on interpretation thereof. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system functionality and develop and implement data validation and cleansing processes. Manage risk and compliance with regards to access to payroll HR related information (GRC and Risk Management. Manage payroll audits (internal and external) and compliance Ensure that all benefits policies, guidelines and user manuals are written and kept up-to date in accordance with prevailing government regulations and relevant legislation (e.g. Tax), industry standards and relevant DPE and National Treasury Guides and Instructions. Use various relevant methods and techniques to facilitate optimal data-based decisions relating to direct financial, indirect financial and non-financial benefitsAssess employees’ needs with regards to benefits by conducting organisational surveys, including analysis of results and reporting on pertinent findings. Conduct ongoing market research into emerging trends, issues and best practices in respect of benefits and report on findings. Evaluate the efficiency and value of current benefit programs and make recommendations for improvement. Interface with all relevant stakeholders to ensure clarification and common understanding in respect of queries, issues and problems relating to benefits administration and the correct application of benefits policies and procedures and present proposals to facilitate acceptance and implementation of optimal solutions. Interface with the Transnet Retirement Fund on rule amendments and the correct application of the Fund rules and inform / educate employees accordingly. Direct employees to third party medical aid scheme providers to assist them in respect of the medical aid benefits that are offered by each recognised scheme. Ensure efficient and accurate organization of all benefits-related documents and reports including monthly verification and reconciliation of membership records and monthly third party payments. Bachelor's degree (NQF7) in Human Resources, Business, Finance or a related field 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience in a large company and payroll environment Relevant certifications in Benefits and Benefits Administration Proficiency in SAP HCM, Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables and formulas). Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. BCEA, LRA, EEA, Tax, PFMA, NCA, Companies Act, UIF) and prevailing practices SAP HCM payroll software Strategy & Sustainability Inspirational Leadership Business Performance and Delivery Relationship Management Corporate Governance & Compliance Personal Mastery. Accounting / Financial Services jobs
Job title : Senior Manager : Payroll and Benefits
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 24, 2025
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