Payroll Operations Specialist (42638)

Job title: Payroll Operations Specialist (42638)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: May 03, 2025

Job Description

My client, a leading multinational, is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Operations Specialist to join a Global HR & Payroll Services team based in Johannesburg. This role will oversee multi-entity and international payroll operations, working as part of a shared services model supporting multiple global offices.

If you have a strong background in end-to-end payroll, international payroll exposure, and experience working in a multinational environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee payroll operations for multiple international entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
2. Manage payroll input, validation, and approvals with an outsourced payroll provider.
3. Monitor and ensure seamless integration of payroll data from Workday.
4. Manage end-of-pay cycle tasks, including payroll reconciliation and reporting.
5. Handle regulatory compliance, payroll audits, and adherence to country-specific laws.
6. Oversee benefits administration, ensuring accurate processing within payroll.
7. Partner with Finance and HR teams to ensure seamless payroll execution.
8. Drive payroll process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Required Skills:

1. Extensive experience in payroll operations, with exposure to multiple countries.
2. Strong knowledge of international payroll practices and compliance.
3. Experience working with outsourced payroll vendors (essential).
4. Hands-on experience with Workday compensation & benefits (preferred).
5. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
6. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle high-volume payrolls.
7. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach.
8. Excellent stakeholder management skills to collaborate with HR, Finance, and third-party providers.
9. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Should you meet the required skills, please respond to this advert.