Mining Payroll Manager - Orkney

A well-established organisation within the mining sector, based in Orkney, North West, is seeking an experienced and highly competent Payroll Manager to take responsibility for the full payroll function within a complex mining environment.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional who has 10-15 years' payroll experience within the mining sector and understands the unique payroll requirements associated with a large, operational and often unionised workforce.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll.
• Oversee payroll administration for a large and diverse workforce, including weekly/monthly payroll processes where applicable.
• Ensure accurate processing of salaries, wages, overtime, allowances, bonuses, shift premiums, leave, deductions and benefits.
• Manage payroll-related statutory requirements and ensure compliance with SARS, UIF, SDL, PAYE and other applicable legislation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Mining sector requirements, company policies, collective agreements and bargaining council/union agreements.
• Manage and maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure the integrity of payroll master data.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, payroll reports, audits and month-end payroll processes.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Operations and other stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll information and effective resolution of payroll-related queries.
• Manage payroll queries and provide guidance and support to employees, managers and HR.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place to minimise payroll errors, fraud and financial risk.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide relevant payroll analytics and information to management.
• Manage payroll audits and provide supporting information to internal and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, payroll procedures and relevant employment legislation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, controls and efficiencies.
• Lead, manage and develop the payroll team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, service delivery and accountability.
• Stay abreast of changes to payroll legislation, taxation, labour legislation and mining-sector remuneration practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10-15 years' proven payroll experience within the mining sector.
• Extensive experience managing payroll within a large, complex operational environment.
• Strong understanding of mining-sector payroll practices, including shift work, overtime, allowances and other industry-specific remuneration elements.
• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation, including PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Experience working with unionised workforces and collective agreements will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and HR/payroll processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A relevant Payroll, Finance, HR or Accounting qualification will be advantageous.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a seasoned Payroll Manager who understands the demands of the mining environment and can take full ownership of a complex payroll function.

You will be highly organised, commercially aware, technically strong and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, confidentiality, compliance and deadlines are non-negotiable.