Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager based in Plattekloof, South Africa, to lead the full payroll function, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timeous payroll processing, while providing leadership to the payroll team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma
- Certified payroll practitioner
- 5-8 years' relevant experience, with at least two years’ experience in a managerial role
- In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
- Proficiency in relevant payroll and accounting software (SAGE 300 and ESS)
- Experience and understanding of various Bargaining Councils
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Effective people management and leadership skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to perform under pressure and manage high-stress situations
- Demonstrates accountability and ownership of deliverables
- Solid business and financial acumen
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Delegates effectively to build team capacity
- Results-oriented with a strong drive for performance
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with payroll and HRIS systems advantageous
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
