Payroll Controller – (German Speaking)

SUMMARY:
Head Office concern, based in JHB North, has an opening for a Payroll Controller to join their team.  Successful incumbent must be able to speak German fluently.  Purpose of the role is to administer, plan, review and control the timeous and accurate processing of payroll and related financial and legislative activities across the Group (South Africa and International), in accordance with company policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

POSITION INFO:
Completed Matric / Grade 12, as well as a Payroll Diploma or HR Diploma or Higher Certificate essential.  Minimum of 5 years experience in Payroll Administration within a corporate environment with multiple function/operating companies of which 2 years must be in a supervisory capacity within payroll. International payroll administration exposure will be an advantage.

• Ensure all payroll input received via the HCSS 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 3^rd party reconciliations for international countries.

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