Introduction

A well-established and highly reputable retail group is seeking a Group Payroll Manager to join their Cape Town head office. This opportunity is suited to a seasoned Group payroll professional with strong leadership capability and experience managing complex, high-volume payroll environments. The role offers the chance to take ownership of payroll strategy, compliance, and operational excellence within a dynamic organisation.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations:

• Oversee full payroll processing for the Group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and optimise SAP HCM with a strong focus on data integrity and accuracy.
• Ensure payroll inputs, validations, and reconciliations meet agreed SLAs.

Governance, Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure full compliance with BCEA, LRA, SARS, UIF, COIDA, and other legislative requirements.
• Lead internal, external, and forensic payroll audits with zero critical findings.
• Develop and enforce payroll policies, controls, and risk mitigation strategies.

Systems, Reporting & Automation:

• Manage SAP HCM configuration, testing, and system upgrades.
• Produce and validate key payroll analytics, reports, and statutory submissions.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop the payroll team to deliver high accuracy and operational excellence.
• Build a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee resourcing, performance management, and succession planning.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR, Finance, Audit, IT, and business leaders to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and sensitive matters.
• Provide expert advice on legislation, payroll policy, and system interpretation.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and on-time payroll each month, without exceptions.
• Zero critical audit findings.
• Full compliance with legislative and statutory deadlines.
• High data accuracy and reduced manual corrections.
• Effective team capability development and SLA adherence.
• Delivery of continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Education Profile

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Accounting, or related field.
• 8 years’ experience in payroll management within a medium-large organisation.
• Extensive experience in SAP HCM Payroll.
• Proven track record in governance, compliance, and audit leadership.
• Experience managing high-volume payroll and leading a team.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong technical expertise in SAP HCM, payroll legislation, taxes, and reconciliations.
• Excellent governance, compliance, and audit capability.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• High numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Change orientation and resilience in high-pressure environments.

Behavioural Attributes

• Customer‑centric and service‑driven.
• Ethical, professional, and trustworthy.
• Adaptable and agile in a changing environment.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented.

Application Instructions

Please forward your CV to amy@myfuturecareer.co.za. Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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