Remuneration Manager/ Head of Department - Payroll

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Qualifications & Experience: Tertiary qualification and\/or relevant payroll-related qualification 10 years relevant Payroll management experience, of which: At least 3 years in a managerial payroll role At least 3 years in a payroll system\/ implementation\/ interface role Subject matter expert for payroll, payroll system, payroll taxes and complex payroll processing Proven track record and experience in payroll implementation and interfaces to other applications is essential Payroll programming skills will be a huge advantage Extensive experience in monthly and weekly payrolls in excess of 1,000 employees with multiple conditions of employment Solid financial and accounting acumen Ability to perform complex reconciliations and journals Systems Knowledge: Payspace payroll system experience at parameter level is a prerequisite – candidates must be able to configure the system and create reports Extensive knowledge\/hands-on experience of Payroll and Time & Attendance systems Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel is essential Report writing skills essential Legislative Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of relevant Labour laws including: In-depth knowledge of Bargaining Council Agreements, specifically SARPBAC and or MIBCO , as well as LRA, BCEA, POPIA, and the Income Tax Act Payroll best practices Knowledge of the bus passenger industry is an advantage Key Responsibilities: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and legislative compliance Manage Payroll and Time & Attendance systems, including system interfaces and reporting Lead and manage the payroll team Compile and manage departmental budgets, monitoring against actuals Prepare month-end, year-end, and tax year-end financial reports, provisions, and reconciliations Perform complex reconciliations (payroll-to-GL and third-party) Develop, implement, and continuously improve payroll policies, procedures, and workflows Ensure compliance with SARS submissions and statutory reporting Conduct regular audits and risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders Drive payroll projects and contribute to strategy development Ensure all statutory and operational deadlines are met