Job Description
Payroll Operations - Gauteng
We are seeking a Payroll Operations Partner to manage a portfolio of steady-state payrolls for smaller, low-complexity entities. This role suits a payroll professional who values accuracy, structure, and consistency and who is comfortable operating in a repeatable, well-controlled payroll environment.
Fluency in Afrikaans or Dutch is a strict requirement for this role. Candidates without full professional fluency will not be considered.
Key responsibilities
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Full operational ownership of multiple routine payrolls for smaller entities
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Coordinating payroll inputs and ensuring accurate, on-time submission to outsourced payroll providers
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Reviewing payroll calculations, validating outputs, and approving final payroll runs
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Managing recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting
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Overseeing statutory deductions, third-party payments, and mandatory benefits processing
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Responding to payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders, including in Afrikaans or Dutch
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Supporting payroll audits by preparing data and responding to audit requests
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Maintaining payroll procedures and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance
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Partnering with Finance on payroll postings, reconciliations, and funding requirements
This is a steady operational role, focused on reliability and precision rather than high-complexity or transformational payroll work.
Required Skills
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Proven experience in payroll operations, ideally within a shared services or outsourced payroll model
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple small, low-complexity payrolls concurrently
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Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory compliance
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Comfortable working with HR and payroll systems (experience with Workday and/or SuccessFactors is advantageous)
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Highly organised, detail-oriented, and dependable
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Able to work independently, manage fixed deadlines, and maintain consistent delivery
Language requirement (mandatory):
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