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GLOBAL PAYROLL SPECIALIST

2 weeks ago


Claremont, Western Cape, South Africa Pty Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
Duties & Responsibilities

GLOBAL PAYROLL SPECIALIST – Cape Town, South Africa (or Remote)

Highly Competitive Package on Offer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid or Remote)
Package: Highly Competitive | Global Exposure | Dynamic International Environment

Our client, a prestigious international investment firm, is seeking a skilled and culturally astute Global Payroll Specialist to oversee and optimise payroll operations across multiple countries, currencies, and legal entities.

If you have a passion for precision, thrive in complexity, and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams across the globe, this is the ideal opportunity for you

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly payroll processing across 5 entities, including contractor and secondee payrolls in 9 countries and 6 currencies.
  • Support annual remuneration reviews, including salary adjustments, bonuses, and incentive calculations.
  • Upload, validate, and reconcile payroll data with the Company's global payroll provider.
  • Prepare multi-currency bank payment files and ensure statutory compliance in each jurisdiction.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure payroll alignment for employees working under work permit, visa, or secondment arrangements, maintaining compliance with local employment and immigration regulations.
  • Collaborate with HR to support Employment Equity (EE) Act compliance, including accurate payroll data for EE reporting, pay gap analysis, and audit preparation.
  • Ensure seamless integration between HR, Payroll, and Finance systems to support audit and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with Finance on payroll journals, reconciliations, and statutory filings.
  • Manage payroll-related queries and act as the main contact for external payroll providers, local authorities, and Employer of Record (EoR) partners.
  • Maintain accurate remuneration records and ensure compliance with internal policies and global regulatory standards.

Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required

  • Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
  • 5+ years' experience managing multi-country, complex payrolls, ideally within investment, asset management, financial services, or consulting environments.
  • Strong understanding of tax frameworks, employment legislation, and Employment Equity requirements across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
  • Experience supporting payroll for expatriates, secondees, or employees under work permit and visa arrangements, including coordination with global mobility or immigration teams.
  • Proficiency in global payroll platforms, HRIS systems, and advanced Excel/data analysis.
  • Impeccable accuracy and attention to detail, with proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex payroll issues clearly to non-specialists.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, remotely, and collaboratively across multiple time zones.
  • Candidates who are well-travelled or have experience working with international teams will be at a distinct advantage.

To apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers: AND Andrea Jones:

Desired Experience & Qualification Global, payroll, specialist, Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, managing complex, multi-country payrolls, ideally within investment, asset management, financial services or consulting industry.
Strong knowledge of tax frameworks and employment legislation across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Proficient in payroll platforms, HRIS systems, and strong MS Excel (with data analysis).