Payroll Team Leader

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their Port Elizabeth team, Oversee the end-to-end processing of payrolls across multiple entities and payroll cycles Ensure the accurate calculation and payment of salaries, wages, overtime, allowances, commissions, bonuses, deductions, and leave payments Review and approve payroll data before final processing Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and within established deadlines Resolve payroll discrepancies, queries, and escalations efficiently Maintain accurate employee payroll records and supporting documentation Ensure compliance with all relevant South African legislation and statutory requirements, including Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Income Tax Act, PAYE Regulations, Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Skills Development Levy (SDL), Employment Equity requirements where applicable Manage monthly, bi-annual, and annual SARS submissions Ensure the accurate preparation and submission of EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, and IT3(a) documentation Liaise with SARS, auditors, benefit providers, and relevant regulatory bodies when required Remain up to date with legislative and payroll compliance changes Perform and oversee payroll reconciliations, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, Retirement funds, medical aid contributions and Garnishee orders and deductions Manage month-end payroll processes and reporting requirements Prepare payroll journals and assist with general ledger reconciliations Generate payroll reports and provide management with relevant payroll analytics and insights Assist with financial audits and payroll audits Lead, supervise, and support the payroll team to ensure high levels of service delivery Allocate workloads and monitor team performance Train, mentor, and develop payroll staff to enhance capability and performance Conduct regular performance discussions and identify development opportunities Requirements Grade 12 Diploma or Degree in Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field Payroll Administration certification or related payroll qualification will be advantageous Minimum 5 years' payroll experience within a multi-company payroll environment Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or leading a payroll team Experience with processing a minimum of 6 payrolls essential Experience managing high-volume payroll processing Experience with payroll reconciliations and month-end payroll processes Experience with SARS submissions and statutory reporting requirements Experience working with payroll and HR information systems Strong understanding of South African labour legislation, payroll taxation, employee benefits, and statutory reporting requirements Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Payspace payroll experience will be advantageous Strong systems aptitude and ability to work with large payroll datasets