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Payroll Lead

Cape Town OfficeFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-10-15

Core

Lead a team of payroll officers to manage end-to-end payroll services, benefits administration, and compliance for a hyper-growth e-commerce retailer.

Role type

Senior IC Payroll Lead with team leadership responsibilities

Builds

Accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services and employee benefits packages

Domain

Retail / E-commerce / Human Resources

Required skills

Payroll management, Benefits administration, Payroll system management, Team leadership, Legislative compliance, Financial reporting, Data analysis, Policy development, Audit management, Advanced Excel

Preferred skills

Finance experience, Reporting experience

Technologies

Payspace, Google Suite, HRIS

Responsibilities

Manage an end-to-end payroll service ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions; Lead and mentor a team of payroll officers; Manage the administration of all employee benefits and relationships with service providers; Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; Manage annual internal and external payroll audits; Assist the CFO and BU CFOs with payroll variance reporting; Establish and maintain employee payroll records; Research and prepare special reports for management.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership