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Payroll & Operations Manager

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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Payroll & Operations Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, transform, and optimize payroll processes while enhancing operational efficiency within HR platforms. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in process improvement, and is a strategic partner in payroll and HR operations.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

  • Payroll Management: Oversee the full payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. A minimum of 7+ years of payroll management experience is required.

  • System Expertise: Manage and optimize SuccessFactors and MS DOS payroll/HR systems.

  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small payroll team, providing coaching and mentorship. Proven leadership skills with experience in coaching and developing teams are essential.

  • Process Improvement: Drive payroll transformation to enhance efficiency and implement best practices. A track record of driving process improvements and payroll transformation is required.

  • Integration & Onboarding: Ensure seamless payroll integration with HR functions and onboarding processes.

  • Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with HR to provide insights and improvements to payroll and operational functions.

  • Adaptability: Successfully navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines. The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities is key.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Compensation & Benefits

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Johannesburg

Job Reference: M5G5N8-262C9DE5

Date posted: 11 March 2025

Consultant: Tanya Salie

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