Payroll Team Leader

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A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Team Leader to oversee day-to-day payroll operations across the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable working within a multi-company payroll environment, managing operational detail, maintaining strong payroll controls and supporting a team to deliver an accurate and reliable payroll service. Requirements, Experience & Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting or a related field. Minimum 5 years' payroll experience within a multi-company payroll environment. Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or leading a payroll team. Strong understanding of South African labour legislation, payroll taxation, employee benefits and statutory reporting requirements. Experience with payroll reconciliations and month-end payroll processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong systems aptitude and the ability to work with large payroll datasets. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end payroll process across the organisation. Manage daily payroll activities and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved. Lead, support and develop payroll team members. Review payroll inputs, calculations and exception reports for completeness and accuracy. Perform and review payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. Ensure payroll records, supporting documentation and working papers are accurately maintained. Monitor compliance with payroll legislation, SARS requirements, employee benefit regulations and internal policies. Liaise with HR, Finance and operational management to resolve payroll-related matters. Identify and escalate payroll risks, exceptions and control weaknesses. Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing accurate supporting documentation. Assist with payroll process improvements, system enhancements and reporting requirements. Maintain positive working relationships with employees, management, service providers and regulatory bodies. Key Skills & Competencies Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism. Strong organisational and planning skills. Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking. Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage deadlines and perform effectively under pressure. Strong ownership and accountability. Team leadership and coaching capability. Continuous improvement mindset. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be retained on our database for future opportunities that may match your profile. Candidates are also welcome to submit their CVs directly to or register on our website at for consideration for future roles.