Group Payroll Manager - FMCG Manufacturing

SUMMARY:

Job Summary:

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the full payroll function across multiple business units, ensuring timely and accurate processing for a workforce of 1000+ employees.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain and update payroll policies, ensuring alignment with labor laws and company standards.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, audits, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, HR, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Implement and optimize payroll systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Handle complex payroll calculations, deductions, and benefits administration.
• Provide payroll-related data analysis and reports to senior management.
• Stay updated on changes in labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices.
• Lead and mentor payroll team members, ensuring a high-performance payroll function.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Payroll Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: 8 to 10 years of payroll management experience, with at least 2 to 5 years in a leadership role as a Payroll Manager.
• Industry Exposure: Strong background in FMCG or manufacturing environments, managing payroll at a group level.
• Technical Skills:
  
  • Proficiency in payroll systems and software (e.g., SAP, SAGE, VIP, or similar).
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills to handle complex calculations and reporting.
  • Excellent knowledge of South African tax laws, labor legislation, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Soft Skills:
  
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Opportunity to lead and enhance payroll processes at a group level.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Work with a collaborative and results-driven team.