Payroll Administrator

**Location**: Woodmead
Be a Part of the Future of Beauty
L'Oréal, a global leader in the beauty industry, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for our employees.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Coordinate all activities and processes involved in a personnel pay and administration
- Payroll Management: Accurately process and administer all aspects of payroll, including variable pay components and personnel transfers, within L'Oréal's payroll system. Ensure strict adherence to internal deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Compliance & Reporting: Maintain compliance with all applicable payroll regulations and reporting requirements. Control pay updates and report any discrepancies to internal and external service providers. Manage social security declarations and maintain effective relationships with relevant authorities.
- Personnel Administration: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records. Provide exceptional support and guidance to HR teams and employees on all payroll-related matters.
- Data Integrity & Analysis: Consolidate and validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Prepare key social indicators and reports. Identify and promptly report any payment-related issues.
- Financial Management: Prepare financial and fiscal information related to payroll, aligning with internal and external demands.

**Competencies**:

- Operational Master: Demonstrate proficiency in HR tools, payroll systems, and core HR fundamentals. Exhibit a strong commitment to delivering a service of excellence and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- People Champion: Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with HR teams and employees. Effectively communicate and provide clear guidance on payroll-related matters.
- Change Agent: Adapt quickly to evolving payroll processes and regulations. Proactively identify and contribute to process improvements. Embrace and promote L'Oréal's culture of continuous improvement.

**Qualifications**:

- Education: Tertiary qualification in Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll is preferred.
- Experience:

- 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing and administration, preferably in a multinational or large organization.
- Intermediate Excel skills, SAP HR & Finance, Sage People 300.
- SARS E-Filing & Easy File
- Practical working knowledge of BCEA

**L'Oréal Competencies**:
**Innovator**: Seek creative solutions to payroll challenges and contribute to process optimization.
**Strategist**: Plan and execute payroll activities with a strategic mindset, anticipating potential issues and developing proactive solutions.
**People Developer**: Provide guidance and support to colleagues, contributing to the growth and development of the payroll team.
**Integrator**: Collaborate effectively with HR teams and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.
**Entrepreneur**: Take ownership of payroll tasks and demonstrate initiative in driving continuous improvement.
**Technicalities**:

- Accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.
- Full compliance with all relevant payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction through efficient and responsive payroll support.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Deadline driven
- Strong collaboration with HR teams and other stakeholders.

Who We Are
L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.
Join our 2,000+ strong global HR community and contribute to making L’Oréal of the most inclusive, innovative and inspiring People Driven company. With us, you'll foster a culture of individual care and DEI, build a skills-based organization, leverage technology for impactful people experiences and enable the Group's transformations. Ready for global impact? Explore our diverse and unique career paths Talent Acquisition, Learning, Rewards, HR data, HR tech, Transformation, and more.