Senior Payroll Consultant

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for employees accurately and on time
• Execute complex payroll processes and provide payroll consultation services
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements and quality standards
• Perform payroll reconciliations and manage exceptions in a timely manner
• Implement payroll systems to align with business or legislative specifications
• Conduct comprehensive payroll audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and manage potential risk
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and industry trends to inform best practices
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for payroll-related issues
• Coach junior team members and contribute to a culture of learning and development
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll data and employee information
• Perform other payroll and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications and Experience:

• HR/Payroll/related Diploma is advantageous
• 5 years of functional experience in end-to-end Payroll processing
• Passion for customer service and user experience
• Strong working knowledge of payroll and HR systems and practices (preferably Oracle)
• Strong working knowledge of compensation, benefits, ER-related policies, and PAYE tax legislation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Understanding of the retail business context is an advantage

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good MS Office (Excel) skills
• Review and reporting capabilities
• Change management skills
• Business case contribution
• Human resources systems and tools proficiency
• Presentation creation skills
• Spreadsheet expertise

Behaviours:

• Applies market and business insights to drive organizational objectives
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Creates an environment that fosters a culture of creativity and drives success
• Develops plans and prioritizes initiatives that align with organizational goals
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organizational problems
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held accountable for agreed-upon performance targets
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes and deliver measurable results

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About Us:

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 specialty lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace; it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers, and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About The Team:

The human resources team strives to create the best experience for all employees throughout the organization, focusing on people and culture. This team is responsible for talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, development, career progression, employee relations, and remuneration.