Payroll Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Take the lead in payroll governance, compliance and controls!

POSITION INFO:
Are you an experienced payroll professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for payroll compliance, governance and process excellence ? A well-established organisation is looking for a Payroll Supervisor to join its team in Midrand. Reporting to the Group Remuneration & Benefits Manager, this is a key role that will act as the second-in-command within the payroll function , ensuring accurate, compliant and well-controlled payroll operations. Key Responsibilities: Oversee payroll governance, controls, risk management and compliance processes. Review and approve monthly payroll outputs, reconciliations, journals and exception reports. Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, BCEA, COIDA\/FEM, POPIA and applicable payroll legislation. Manage confidential and executive payroll processes with the highest level of discretion. Review complex payroll calculations, including tax directives, backpay, leave pay-outs, retrenchments and settlements. Lead payroll audit preparation and maintain audit-ready documentation. Oversee payroll-related benefits administration and third-party submissions. Support annual salary increases, bonus implementations, remuneration projects and payroll system enhancements. Prepare and evaluate salary review requests, promotions and increases for review by the Group Remuneration & Benefits Manager. Supervise, coach and develop payroll team members. Drive continuous improvement across payroll processes, controls and systems. Job Experience and Skills Required: Grade 12 \/ National Senior Certificate. Payroll qualification or Payroll Diploma preferred. Sage 300 People Payroll Certification is essential. 7-10 years' South African payroll experience , including at least 3 years in a senior payroll, payroll controls or supervisory capacity. Proven experience with payroll TYE and mid-year reconciliations , payroll governance, statutory compliance and payroll audits. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, control accounts, benefits administration and payroll legislation. Apply now! For more exciting (Finance\/ Engineering\/ IT \/ Supply Chain \/ Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, 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. For more information, contact: Juanette Lotter Executive Consultant