Assistant Payroll Manager (2IC)

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, highly structured Assistant Payroll Manager (2IC) to join a major group’s Head Office in Sandton. Reporting directly to the Remuneration Manager, this strategic operational role serves as second-in-command for all payroll functions—taking ownership of PaySpace system management, budget preparation and control, statutory tax submissions, complex reconciliations, workflow policy updates, and staff supervision.

Key Performance Areas:

• Payroll Operations & Systems: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, system parameter configurations, and report writing specifically utilizing PaySpace. Ensure seamless interface execution between Time & Attendance (T&A) and core payroll software.

• Financial & Budgeting Control: Compile, manage, and control departmental payroll budgets, monitor actuals against variance forecasts, and maintain strong general ledger/accounting reconciliations.

• Taxation & Statutory Submissions: Execute statutory tax calculations, applications for tax directives, and statutory returns (EMP201/EMP501, COIDA, UIF, etc.) while keeping abreast of Income Tax Act updates.

• Policy & Workflow Development: Input into and refine payroll internal policies, controls, and workflow processes (e.g., garnishments, medical aid procedures, leave provisions, and benefit structures).

• Team Supervision & Leadership: Provide direct guidance, work allocation, and performance monitoring for supervisory/junior staff to ensure strict deadline compliance.

• Reporting & Auditing: Generate complex custom reports on PaySpace, prepare Employment Equity and Labour Statistics data, and ensure complete internal audit compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 plus a relevant Tertiary Qualification in Payroll Management, Finance, or Accounting.

• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years total payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a direct supervisory/people management role. Strong general accounting background is essential.

• System Expertise: Hands-on experience and proficiency in PaySpace (including report writing and system parameter-level understanding).

• Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel and Advanced MS Word, PaySpace skills. Strong, sound reconciliation capabilities.

• Legislative Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Wage Determination 452, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, OSHA, POPIA, Income Tax Act, and Bargaining Council agreements
  

When Applying/Sending your CV, please include:

1. Total headcount/number of staff managed on payroll on your CV

2. Percentage (%) split between weekly-paid and monthly-salaried staff.

3. Total size of the payroll department managed, direct reporting structures, and exact number of direct reports.

4. Your current Job Grading level

Position Details & Remuneration:

• Location: Sandton, Gauteng (Head Office / Onsite).

• Remuneration Package:

  • Basic Salary: Minimum R39,138 per month (negotiable upward for higher-earning candidates/more experience).

  • Car Allowance: R13,831 per month.

  • Fuel Allowance: Calculated based on vehicle make/model and home-to-work commute.

  • Company Benefits: Provident Fund, Medical Aid, and Insured Benefits.

• Assessment Process: Shortlisted candidates who pass client interview rounds will undergo psychometric and In-Basket assessments.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: www.hireresolve.com or email us your CV: lidene.pienaar@hireresolve.us

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.