Principal Payroll Processing - Johannesburg at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

• As a Principal Payroll Processing, you will be responsible to lead the delivery of end-to-end process reviews, improvement  identification and embedment for GBS Payroll Processing Services as well as overseeing risk management and control assessments related to the GBS Payroll Processing risk.
• Manage execution of project initiatives.
• You will maintain a close working relationship between GBS Functional Teams, external service providers and South32 functions which includes but is not limited to, HR, Finance, Digital Technology teams and Separation and Integration.
• Execute mandated activities in accordance with Standards, Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and regional legislation, to all South32 customers.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Ensure alignment with and compliance to internal controls including South32 Values, Standards, policies, agreements, systems, and procedures;Monitor controls in place to ensure compliance to statutory obligations.Monitor adherence to the SPOT (Service and Performance Optimisation Tool) methodology through support and regular compliance checks;Drive initiatives to improve overall performance of the function by optimising the utilisation of existing processes, practices, and system;Manage the creation and maintenance of operating procedure documentation, oversee, and validate system changes and user acceptance testing where required;Develop and ensure Functional Integration of GBS to enable the end-to-end process of data integration, while identifying risks and the mitigation thereof;Maintains checks to verify adherence to local operating procedures and audit obligations;Provide problem-solving guidance on escalated processes;Deliver targeted project initiatives;Assist during the GBS’s participation in the internal and external audit processes and ensure any audit findings are actioned and closed off.

ABOUT YOU:

• You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
• Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience, in Finance and HR related scope with focus on reconciliations;Working knowledge of process improvement and methodology essential;Data analytics and reporting advantageous;Specialized knowledge in payroll processes and reconciliations advantageous;Risk and control management essential;SAP payroll and Finance modules essential;Finance experience essential.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree in Finance/Human Resources or related disciplines.