Service Delivery Payroll Manager
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- Opportunity to work in a world class organisation
- Exposure to global operations, processes and stakeholders
- Role based in London or South Africa
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Service Delivery Payroll Manager who will be acountable for overseeing Teams performing retained day-to-day activities associated with employee data maintenance and payroll activities on behalf of employees and contractors for the Europe and Africa region, while driving efficient, effective, and regulatory compliant processes.
This role is a great opportunity for a dynamic payroll professional who is a true collaborator. Reporting to the Director Employee Support and Payroll Services - Atlantic and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment with the (ESPS) team, you will
- Manage and lead teams that contribute to the on-time delivery and accuracy of day-to-day payroll and local regulatory compliance activities, such as reviewing operational performance metrics and develop strategies to increase capability, effectiveness and efficiency
- Manage scopes of work in the UK, France and South Africa
- Support teams on technical and process guidance activities such as solving complex escalations from Employees and HR
- Drive and monitor compliance with company policies, internal control standards and regulatory requirements such as ensuring frequency-based sign off on controls are performed
- Partner with stakeholders to lead the resolution of complex payroll and/or employee data solutions, including the delivery of ad hoc business requirements
- Support and manage various business or continuous improvement initiatives such as end to end process improvement and simplification
- Coach and develop the performance of the team in line with Rio Tintos company values
- Certified Payroll Manager or equivalent
- Bachelors or other University degree
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Strong in organizing, planning and prioritizing demands
- Extensive experience in employee data maintenance or payroll activities with a comprehensive understanding of relevant UK, FR and South Africa payroll legislation.
- Knowledge of SAP or similar system within a payroll environment of at least 1000+ employees
- Good experience in generalist Human Resources policies and activities
- Resilience and the ability to thrive in a continuous improvement culture and have a strong commitment to team-based processes and outcomes
- Capacity and versatility to operate in a large and dynamic organization which involves delivering business objectives remotely and across a diverse workforce
- Excellent interpersonal influencing, motivating, coaching, communication, negotiation, and consultation skills along with managing your time to deliver priorities with a high attention to detail
- A desire for greater exposure on strategic management in Shared services.
- Bilingual an asset (French and English)
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience
- Annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
- Wellbeing benefits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
- A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental, etc)
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own, so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities
Where youll be working
Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is a world leader in heavy mineral sands extraction and refining and is South Africas largest mineral sands producer. RBM produces predominantly ilmenite, rutile and zircon materials used in everything from paint to smartphones to sunscreen.
Every Voice Matters
RBM is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the companys employment equity plan.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
