Payroll Team leader (SAP)

Listing reference: click_015527

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 January 2024

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Payroll

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

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 Description

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

Minimum Requirements

Experience and Qualifications:

Relevant tertiary qualification essential
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

Skills