Payroll Operations Supervisor at SoluGrowth Pty Ltd

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in managing SAP ECC6 payroll operations, including data validation, payroll processing cycles, and integrations with HR and finance systems. 
• Ensure the accurate execution of payroll processes in line with procedures defined by the Payroll Operations Lead 
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws, mining regulations (e.g., MHSA), tax requirements, and company policies. 
• Lead payroll team in resolving queries, auditing outputs, and optimizing processes for efficiency in a 24/7 mining environment, and escalate where necessary. 
• Support SAP ECC6 payroll configurations, upgrades, and reporting tailored to mining payroll operations, including unionised workforce environments. 
• Collaborate with SoluGrowth for performance reviews, training, and seamless handover protocols. 
• Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of payroll outputs, including payslips, reports, statutory declarations, and third-party payments. 
• Support internal process improvements and ensure best practices are followed for BPO payroll delivery. 
• Supervise day-to-day payroll activities of the payroll team 
• Allocate payroll workloads and monitor completion 
• Review payroll calculations before final sign-off 
• Provide guidance and coaching to payroll administrators 
• Assist with onboarding and training of payroll staff 
• Assist with payroll reconciliations including PAYE, UIF and SDL 
• Support EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliation processes 
• Assist during internal and external payroll audits 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent; relevant qualification in Payroll Administration (e.g., Payroll Association of South Africa certificate) preferred. 
• 5+ years' payroll experience in a high-volume, industrial environment, with proven SAP ECC6 proficiency (modules: HCM Payroll, Time Management), mining environment preferred. 
• Hands-on experience with time & attendance systems (e.g., Kronos or similar) and leave management processes. 
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel for reconciliations, Word for reports, Outlook for communication) 
• Minimum 3 years of full-function payroll experience in a BPO or shared services environment (will be to your advantage). 
• Demonstrated experience using SAP ECC6 to manage multiple payrolls. 
• Understanding of shift-based payroll, allowances, and overtime calculations common in mining environments.