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Manager - Payroll

Johannesburg, GautengFull-time2026-10-18

Core

Regional anchor for payroll governance, policy, and risk oversight across Africa, Middle-East, and Eastern Europe markets, ensuring local statutory nuances and stakeholder needs are represented in a managed-services operating model.

Role type

Senior Manager, Payroll Governance & Operations

Builds

Regional payroll governance framework, risk oversight, and transformation agenda for EEMA markets

Domain

Finance / Payroll / Human Resources / EMEA Markets

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Payroll governance, Vendor management, Statutory compliance, Risk management, Audit support, Stakeholder management, Project management, Analytics, Problem-solving, Communication

Preferred skills

Experience in EEMA markets, Managed-services model experience, Matrixed structure navigation, Leadership, Collaborative influence

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Partner with Global Payroll Team and local stakeholders to ensure regional voice and risk are heard; Coordinate regional perspective on payroll compliance, audits, and regulatory developments; Act as primary escalation point for local Finance and HR leaders; Flag regional risks and validate delivery milestones; Shape transformation agenda through regional input on prioritization and readiness.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities