Consultant, Universal Payroll, People & Culture Operations, DIOJob OverviewBusiness Segment: Group FunctionsLocation: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street 5To provide various consulting services across the entire Payroll life cycle, including but not limited to the testing of all SAP People and Culture Management new applications, query resolutions, as well as the development and submission of reports up to and including the Bank File execution for a dedicated portfolio, in order to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency and effectiveness. Mitigate risk to SAP HR and to identify non-compliance and risk by adhering to strict testing standards.QualificationsMinimum qualificationsMatric with a 3 year Diploma in Finance or equivalent.Experience required• Minimum 3 – 4 years experience within a financial services organisation would be critical. A good understanding of the HR (People and Culture) value chain and the links between the Payroll and all other HR processes and systems would be required.• Must have the ability to perform as a subject matter expert with regards to payroll calculations within a dedicated portfolio to ensure accuracy and mitigate risks for the organisation.• Drive the execution of the payrolls within a dedicated portfolio, providing the required reports to enable People and Culture in countries to approve payroll in accordance with the Payroll cut-off calendar, assisting in the escalation and resolution of payroll and administration queries to optimise the employee experience.• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders in order to keep all parties updated on progress regarding the testing and payroll processes and ensure effective and transparent communication.• Must have prior experience in executing all Payroll processes, including but not limited to the Live Payroll, Simulation / Live Postings and Posting transfers and EFT / Bank Files, in accordance with the Payroll Cut off calendar to meet deadlines.• Guide countries in terms of payroll and core data best practices as well as the execution of payroll procedures to ensure consistency across the Standard Bank Group and operational effectiveness.• Perform thorough testing of all SAP HCM new applications, enhancements, policy, and legislative changes to be completed on time and in strict accordance with the HCM release calendars.• Provide the People and Culture Payroll Function with the required reports to enable sign off on payrolls and execute timeously and accurately.• Reflect and drive a sense of motivation, commitment and urgency around client service and relationship building in order to enhance the employee experience.• SAP Payroll skills would be advantageous.• Must be proficient in MS Office.
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