Payroll Team leader (SAP)

Clicks Group Limited • Other • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 1w ago

We are looking to recruit a Payroll Team Leader (SAP) to work within our Group Compensation & Benefits Services department. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Payroll Supervisor.

Job Purpose:

To play a key role within the payroll team by assuming responsibility for the Group payroll including all associated activities in order to deliver a value adding, cost effective and customer focused payroll service to the business that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and by adhering to defined service level agreements.

Job Objectives:

To manage the Payroll Team in ensuring that all staff are paid accurately and that payslips, statutory returns and reports are produced and validated in a timely manner.
Ensure appropriate workload allocation, sharing of knowledge, review performance and instil a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding customer service.
Provide any required training/development for team, including developing a structured induction for new starters.
Keep up to date with relevant regulations/legislation, taking action and implementing changes where necessary. Ensure Payroll team are fully informed of any such changes.
Utilise relevant reporting tools to maximize efficiency of processes, accuracy of data and to develop relevant Payroll KPIs.
Work closely with the other Team Leaders within HR to ensure that processes are effective and efficient, taking an active role in service development/improvement activities.
To ensure that all payroll functions in a particular area are done accurately, on time and in accordance with payroll procedures, company policies and legislative requirements.
To ensure that relevant legislative requirements (e.g. tax returns) are executed according to deadline dates in a particular area.
To ensure accurate processing of employee entitlements and statutory deductions e.g. tax, funds, healthcare, company cars, benefits.
Validation and reconciliation of post payroll output.
Work closely with Finance to ensure that processes align and work effectively.
To effectively carry out reconciliations and audits monthly.
To monitor exceptions weekly.
To ensure that employee records in a particular area are safe, secure, accurate and updated.
Liaise with internal and external Auditors, assisting as necessary and providing any required information.
To ensure effective monthly reporting.
To ensure timely and accurate response to internal and external customer queries.
To ensure effective people management and development.

Experience and Qualifications:

3-5 Years payroll supervisory experience.
Experience working in a large complex payroll department.
Experience in SAP HCM system.
Strong SAP knowledge on systems, payroll and time.
Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially in an environment which includes extensive co-operation with human resources departments.
Excellent MS skills - Excel advanced required.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of tax, UIF and all relevant remuneration regulations.
Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Knowledge of relevant funds (medical aid, retirements, pension, provident).
Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Business (structures, lines of authority).
Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System.
In depth knowledge of all payroll related taxes (PAYE, SITE, and VAT) and legislation.