Payroll Controller

Ensure all payroll input received via the HCGS input channels is evenly distributed across the team and tracked to completion.
- Plan, monitor and control bulk payroll activities including distribution of work to the team and consolidation of feedback to business.
- Update the payroll system with special/targeted inputs in the prescribed format within the prescribed timeframe.
- Design and prepare the monthly payroll variance reports, distribute such to business and manage the resolution of queries in this regard.
- Review and quality assure changes/variations within the payroll system and review.
- Review payroll administration data for errors, omissions and inconsistencies for data integrity engagements, terminations and documentation in relation to employee changes on the system.
- Resolve complex payroll queries and requests for information in accordance with standard operating procedures and service level agreements (SLA’s).
- Provide insights to required system change requests and test such prior to implementation.
- Prepare and submit payroll reconciliations to the Payroll Processing Manager for review and approval.
- Distribute payslips and follow up on the timeous publishing of electronic payslips.
- Liaise with auditors during audits to respond to queries and provide information.
- Oversee the international payroll processing:

- Process 3rd party reconciliations for international countries.
- Complete all payroll related statutory returns for international countries.
**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Matric / Grade 12.
- Diploma or Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management, Finance or Payroll Administration.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Payroll Administration within a corporate environment with multiple function/operating companies.
- Minimum 2 years in a supervisory capacity within payroll.
- International payroll administration exposure will be an advantage.