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Payroll Lead - Shared Services

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Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Cape Town (initially remote, eventually Hybrid)

Our global client, a private-equity backed business, is in search of a highly knowledgeable Payroll Lead with exceptional technical understanding of UK and Republic of Ireland payrolls, including all associated tax, pension, and other requirements. This role is integral to their complex business structure. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in managing the payroll implications of this change, as well as regularly onboarding new acquisitions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilise your solid reporting skills and understanding of regulatory and legislative reporting requirements. This role offers a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership.

Key experience for the Payroll Lead:

  • knowledge of UK and Republic of Ireland payrolls required - NB
  • Experience with legal entity restructuring and onboarding new acquisitions
  • Solid reporting skills and understanding of regulatory and legislative reporting requirements
  • Sage Payroll system experience (Advantageous)
  • PowerBI (Advantageous)

Key duties for the Payroll Lead:

  • You will be at the heart of our client's complex business operations
  • Manage the technical aspects of UK and Republic of Ireland payrolls, including tax, pension, etc.
  • Handle the payroll implications of reducing the number of legal entities
  • Support the team with onboarding and processing new acquisitions
  • Provide payroll reporting as required, demonstrating a strong understanding of regulatory and legislative reporting requirements
  • Work closely with People Advisory and business leads to manage annual processes such as salary increases and bonus payments
  • Lead the current team based in UK and ROI
  • Ability to work effectively with remote teams

Key personal skills for the Payroll Lead:

  • Leaderships skills - your leadership skills are evident in your past roles where you've managed teams effectively, even those based remotely
  • Strong business partnering skills make you an excellent collaborator across various departments

Our client is a dynamic organisation that values growth, inclusivity, and collaboration. They offer flexible working opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of their employees. They are committed to providing a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Their commitment to continuous learning and development ensures that their employees are always at the forefront of industry trends and innovations.

Ready for an exciting new challenge? Don't miss this opportunity! Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Payroll

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Remote

Location: Cape Town

Job Reference: N8BYNI-ED26A492

Date posted: 4 February 2025

Consultant: Jasmine Araujo

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