Service Delivery Payroll Manager (EMEA & Africa) at Rio Tinto

About the role

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We are looking for a Service Delivery Payroll Manager who will be acountable for overseeing Teams performing retained day-to-day activities associated with employee data maintenance and payroll activities on behalf of employees and contractors for the Europe and Africa region, while driving efficient, effective, and regulatory compliant processes. 

• This role is a great opportunity for a dynamic payroll professional who is a true collaborator. Reporting to the Director Employee Support and Payroll Services – Atlantic and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment with the (ESPS) team, you will:
• Manage and lead teams that contribute to the on-time delivery and accuracy of day-to-day payroll and local regulatory compliance activities, such as reviewing operational performance metrics and develop strategies to increase capability, effectiveness and efficiency
• Manage scopes of work in the UK, France and South Africa
• Support teams on technical and process guidance activities such as solving complex escalations from Employees and HR
• Drive and monitor compliance with company policies, internal control standards and regulatory requirements such as ensuring frequency-based sign off on controls are performed
• Partner with stakeholders to lead the resolution of complex payroll and/or employee data solutions, including the delivery of ad hoc business requirements
• Support and manage various business or continuous improvement initiatives such as end to end process improvement and simplification
• Coach and develop the performance of the team in line with Rio Tinto’s company values

What you’ll bring

• Certified Payroll Manager or equivalent
• Bachelors or other University degree
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong in organizing, planning and prioritizing demands
• Extensive experience in employee data maintenance or payroll activities with a comprehensive understanding of relevant UK, FR and South Africa payroll legislation.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar system within a payroll environment of at least 1000+ employees
• Good experience in generalist Human Resources policies and activities
• Resilience and the ability to thrive in a continuous improvement culture and have a strong commitment to team-based processes and outcomes
• Capacity and versatility to operate in a large and dynamic organization which involves delivering business objectives remotely and across a diverse workforce
• Excellent interpersonal influencing, motivating, coaching, communication, negotiation, and consultation skills along with managing your time to deliver priorities with a high attention to detail
• A desire for greater exposure on strategic management in Shared services.
• Bilingual an asset (French and English)

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience 
• Annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees 
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans 

Wellbeing benefits

• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental, etc)