Global Payroll & HR Officer Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid)

Global Payroll & HR Officer- Cape Town South Africa (Hybrid)

Highly Competitive Package on Offer!

Our client a prestigious international investment firm is seeking askilled and culturally astuteGlobal Payroll & HR Officerto ensure the effective execution administration and compliance of the payroll through their outsourced global payroll service provider all whilst delivering accurate and timely outcomes across all their entities and regions.

If you have a passion for precision thrive in complexity and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams across the globe this is the ideal opportunity for you!

One would describe you as a detail-oriented and results-driven professional who demonstrates strong organisational sensitivity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Payroll & Remuneration Administration

• Coordinate and manage monthly payroll processing across 6 entities covering employees contractors and secondees in 9 countries and 6 currencies.
• Upload and validate payroll data with the Organisations global payroll provider ensuring accuracy confidentiality and compliance.
• Prepare and execute including reconciliation of payroll transactions and statutory submissions.
• Support the annual remuneration review cycle including salary adjustments bonuses and incentive payments.
• Maintain alignment between HR payroll and finance systems to ensure data integrity and audit compliance.
• Partner with Finance on payroll journals leave journals reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Coordinate payroll matters relating to employees on visas work permits secondments and Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support Employment Equity compliance including payroll data for reporting pay gap analysis and audit preparation.
• Act as the primary liaison with external payroll providers financial institutions and regulatory bodies.

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation across all jurisdictions (contracts amendments visas identification).
• Prepare employment documentation including contracts addenda probation and confirmation letters promotions transfers and terminations.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes across global locations.
• Track probation reviews contract renewals and employee changes (salary title reporting lines).
• Maintain organisational charts and employee master data.

HR Systems Data & Reporting

• Maintain and update HRIS records ensuring global data accuracy and integrity.
• Produce regular HR analytics and reporting (headcount joiners/leavers diversity metrics leave).
• Support RemCo and Management Board reporting through preparation of HR and remuneration data.
• Support employee survey processes including eNPS and pulse surveys.
• Support compliance with labour laws and employment regulations across operating jurisdictions.
• Maintain policy acknowledgement records and document version control.
• Track statutory deadlines including visa expiries probation reviews and contract renewals.
• Coordinate documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Maintain centralised employment documentation aligned with local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate interview scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Prepare offer letters and employment documentation in collaboration with HR Business Partners.
• Maintain recruitment trackers candidate pipelines and vacancy dashboards.
• Support new hire onboarding logistics including IT access and induction processes.
• Serve as a first point of contact for HR queries directing matters to the appropriate HRBP.
• Draft and coordinate HR communications including policy updates and process guidance.
• Support employee engagement wellbeing and culture initiatives aligned with the Organisations values.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive HR and remuneration data.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR and payroll processes.
• Document HR procedures and maintain standard operating manuals.
• Support broader HR projects and organisational initiatives.

Compliance & Governance

Recruitment & Talent Administration

Employee Experience & HR Communications

Governance & Continuous Improvement

Qualification Skills and Experience Required

• Degree inHuman Resources Finance Accounting or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
• 5 years experiencemanagingmulti-country complex payrolls ideally withinsmall to medium scaling environmentswithin a globalinvestment asset management financial services or consulting industry
• Strong understanding oftax frameworks employment legislation and Employment Equity requirementsacrossEurope Africa Asia and Latin America.
• Experience supporting payroll forexpatriates secondees or employees under work permit and visa arrangements including coordination with global mobility or immigration teams.
• Proficiency inglobal payroll platformsHRIS systems andadvanced Excel/data analysis.
• Experience supporting payroll for expatriates secondees or visa-based employees.
• Impeccable accuracy and attention to detail with proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills capable of explaining complex payroll issues clearly to non-specialists.
• Demonstrated ability to workindependently remotely and collaborativelyacross multiple time zones.
• Candidates who arewell-travelledor have experience working withinternational teamswill be at a distinct advantage.

To apply for this role please forward a detailed copy of your CV toAndrea Jones:AND Lameez Herborn: