Payroll Operations Partner

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR006939/JLo

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related Annually

SUMMARY:
Take Charge of Your Career and Step Into Your Next Opportunity!

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Descriptions
Join one of the world’s leading diversified natural resource companies as a Payroll Operations Partner. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of global payroll processes especially with UK payroll expertise and contribute to operational excellence within a high-performing international environment.

As a key member of the team, you will ensure the seamless delivery of payroll services across multiple regions, drive compliance, and support the transformation of payroll systems and processes.
As the Payroll Operations Partner, you will be responsible for the following:

Collaborate with internal HR and Finance teams, as well as external payroll vendors, to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery
Manage and oversee UK payroll operations, ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations and UK-specific statutory requirements
Stay current with local and international payroll legislation to ensure end-to-end compliance
Ensure data accuracy within payroll systems and lead payroll audits and reconciliations
Generate and present reports and insights to support HR and Finance decision-making
Support payroll transitions, system integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll matters
Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, data privacy, and regulatory compliance

Requirements:
Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience, ideally within a multinational corporation
Hands-on experience with UK payroll and in-depth understanding of UK tax and labor laws
Proficiency with payroll platforms such as SAP, Workday, ADP, or similar systems
Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Payroll Operations Partner
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related Annually
Take Charge of Your Career and Step Into Your Next Opportunity!
5 days ago

Payroll Operations Partner
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 950 000 Annually
Are you a meticulous and detail-driven professional with a passion for payroll?
18 days ago

Payroll Operations Partner
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 600000 Annually
Be proactive and take the next step in your career.
18 days ago

Financial Controller
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
8 days ago

Head of Operations
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
As Head of operations, you will be required to provide strategic and operational leadership for Functional Outsourcing and Temporary Employment Services.
9 days ago

Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 480 000
An international insurance and reinsurance brokering group is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Finance Manager to support their Head of Finance with the monthly accounting and reporting functions across a portfolio of group entities, including insurance and reinsurance brokers, as well as investment holding companies.
19 days ago

Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
73 days ago

Financial Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Annually
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional ready to join a dynamic finance team in a leading organisation? We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, and strategic analysis for our operations. As the Financial Accountant, you’ll support key financial activities including monthly processing, group reporting, cash flow management, ...
1 day ago

Automotive Dealership Head of HR - Gauteng, Northcliff
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Managing DirectorRemuneration: Competitive Salary + Benefits PackageDo you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative automotive dealership group with a strong market presence and to Lead a high-performing HR team and make an impactful difference in employee experience and organizational culture. Then this is the job for you!Purpose Of The Job: Our...
1 day ago

Office Manager
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Market Related
A well-established telecommunications services provider is seeking an experienced Office Manager to be responsible for overseeing office administration, compliance, HR support, procurement, financial processes, and special projects to ensure efficient organisational operations.
1 day ago