Results-driven Payroll Manager specialising in payroll administration, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. Expertise in SAP payroll systems, statutory calculations, and general ledger reconciliation. Experienced in managing high-volume payrolls while ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to streamline processes and support organisational development.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Payroll Manager
Deloitte
Gauteng
06.2026 - Current
Managed and resolved payroll discrepancies, providing timely corrections to guarantee accurate payments.
Collaborated effectively with auditors, providing accurate, reliable payroll records and documentation.
Handled employee queries regarding pay, tax codes, and deductions, providing clear, informative responses to promote understanding.
Reconciled payroll general ledger accounts monthly, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.
Supported end-to-end payroll for high-volume headcounts, processing accurately and efficiently.
Calculated statutory payments and deductions with meticulous precision, minimising discrepancies and errors.
Maintained excellent working knowledge of payroll legislation to ensure full, ongoing company compliance.
Collaborated with HR to effectively manage absence reporting, updating staff payments accordingly.
Prepared and processed monthly and bi-weekly payroll documentation for timely disbursement.
Collaborated with HR to streamline employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring seamless payroll transitions.
Maintained confidentiality of payroll information, upholding strict data protection standards to safeguard employee privacy.
Checked payslips and reports to support payroll validation and reconciliation processes.
Conducted thorough audits of payroll accounts to identify and rectify any errors, maintaining compliance with financial policies.
Trained new payroll team members on internal processes, software usage, and compliance standards, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
Monitored payroll queries for repeat issues, logging precisely to enable process improvements.
Monitored changes in legislation affecting payroll, such as minimum wage adjustments, to maintain legal compliance.
Liaised with HR department to update employee records, ensuring accurate reflection of leave, benefits, and salary adjustments.
Managed high-performing payroll teams, motivating staff to work accurately and efficiently for smooth payroll operations.
Coordinated with external auditors during financial audits, supplying necessary payroll records and explanations as required.
Coordinated with IT department to maintain payroll system security, protecting sensitive employee data.
Supported and delivered compliant, accurate monthly payroll and associated pension schemes.
Adjusted payroll records for bonuses, increments, and deductions, reflecting changes accurately and promptly.
Worked with legal team on policy issues, compliance concerns, grievances and employee complaints.
Supervised staff recruitment, interviewing, selecting and onboarding.
Administered pension contributions in line with auto-enrolment regulations, facilitating seamless employee enrolment and contribution adjustments.
Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff, promoting retention and leadership continuity.
Assessed accuracy of expense claims, verifying receipts and processing within specified payment timeframes.
Reviewed approved hours to verify payment accuracy.
Managed comprehensive payroll processing for over 500 employees, guaranteeing accurate and timely salary payments.
Streamlined the payroll process by introducing automated systems for timesheet submission, reducing manual errors.
Managed pension contributions and liaised with pension providers, ensuring adherence to auto-enrolment regulations.
Organised staff development training based on team gaps and requirements.
Reconciled monthly payroll, working closely with reporting team on net pay, advances and pensions.
Maintained functional, efficient payroll processing systems to deliver prompt, precise salary, benefit and tax processing.
Managed payroll inboxes, providing timely responses to queries and escalating issues to HR as required.
Collaborated with finance team to ensure accurate payroll journal entries, supporting the integrity of financial statements.
Liaised with external auditors during annual audits, presenting payroll records and reports for scrutiny.
Updated payroll system for legislative changes, keeping the company compliant with evolving payroll regulations.
Quickly resolved payroll discrepancies and overpayments, maintaining balanced payroll accounts.
Gathered and analysed data extensively to obtain useful HR metrics.
Conducted detailed audits of payroll accounts to identify and correct discrepancies, maintaining financial integrity.
Analysed and reported on payroll expenses, providing valuable insights for budget planning and cost control measures.
Assisted with adjustments to payroll deductions and employee tax information.
Reviewed and updated payroll procedures and policies, documenting best practices to enhance departmental efficiency.
Handled data relating to additional ad hoc payments for bonuses, commissions and overtime hours.
Complied with contractual and statutory obligations related to amendments and pensions.
Facilitated a smooth transition during mergers and acquisitions by integrating payroll systems and aligning policies.
Directed operational and administrative procedures to keep organisation in compliance with rules, regulations and internal policies.
Processed maternity, paternity, and sick pay in accordance with statutory requirements, supporting employee welfare.
Responded to employee queries regarding payslips and tax calculations, fostering trust and transparency.
Generated detailed payroll reports for management, offering insights into labour costs and budget forecasting.
Calculated and processed statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP, accurately applying relevant legislation.
Demonstrated outstanding IT skills, proficient in SAP Payroll to handle a high-volume payroll function.
Payroll Coordinator
EMEA Shared Services - Anglo American
Gauteng
07.2009 - 05.2026
Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Achieved service time and quality targets.
Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
Maximised customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
Payroll Coordinator
Process Division Anglo American
Rustenburg
01.2001 - 06.2009
Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Achieved service time and quality targets.
Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
Maximised customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
Payroll Supervisor
PMR - Anglo American
Rustenburg
03.1999 - 12.2001
Handled employee queries regarding pay, tax codes, and deductions, providing clear, informative responses to promote understanding.
Checked payslips and reports to support payroll validation and reconciliation processes.
Supported end-to-end payroll for high-volume headcounts, processing accurately and efficiently.
Documented employee overtime and calculated correct payment rates.
Managed and resolved payroll discrepancies, providing timely corrections to guarantee accurate payments.
Maintained confidentiality of payroll information, upholding strict data protection standards to safeguard employee privacy.
Supported HR with new hire functions, adding employee information to company databases,
Checked payroll to identify discrepancies and independently resolved variances.
Processed and input new employee information onto payroll system with required bank details, national insurance numbers and salary values.
Assisted with adjustments to payroll deductions and employee tax information.
Liaised with HR department to update employee records, ensuring accurate reflection of leave, benefits, and salary adjustments.
Collected employee time information from employees or supervisors and validated information.
Managed payroll inboxes, providing timely responses to queries and escalating issues to HR as required.
Prepared and processed monthly and bi-weekly payroll documentation for timely disbursement.
Reviewed approved hours to verify payment accuracy.
Handled data relating to additional ad hoc payments for bonuses, commissions and overtime hours.
Coordinated with external auditors during financial audits, supplying necessary payroll records and explanations as required.
Reconciled monthly payroll, working closely with reporting team on net pay, advances and pensions.
Processed sick leave, maternity leave and bereavement forms and maintained related files.
Kept employees informed about payroll with clear and accurate payment statements.
Reviewed and completed exit interview paperwork for resigning employees.
Verified time sheets, reconciling hours against established department budgets.
Collaborated with finance team to ensure accurate payroll journal entries, supporting the integrity of financial statements.
Served as main point-of-contact for employee payroll and benefits enquiries, clarifying enrollment periods and wage discrepancies.
Conducted thorough audits of payroll accounts to identify and rectify any errors, maintaining compliance with financial policies.
Monitored payroll queries for repeat issues, logging precisely to enable process improvements.
Executed employee contract adjustments to reflect promotions or wage increases.
Supported and delivered compliant, accurate monthly payroll and associated pension schemes.
Collaborated with HR to effectively manage absence reporting, updating staff payments accordingly.
Trained new payroll team members on internal processes, software usage, and compliance standards, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
Processed monthly payroll for over 500 employees, adhering strictly to HMRC regulations and deadlines.
Traced transaction histories to locate missing payments and correct problems for employees.
Monitored changes in legislation affecting payroll, such as minimum wage adjustments, to maintain legal compliance.
Reviewed and updated payroll procedures and policies, documenting best practices to enhance departmental efficiency.
Generated detailed payroll reports for management, offering insights into labour costs and budget forecasting.
Tallied up holiday and sick leave time and deducted used hours or days from totals.
Fielded requests for information from employees regarding payroll, answering questions about payment dates, amounts and tax or benefit numbers.
Prepared periodic payroll reports management analysis and use in labour planning and decision-making.
Oversaw administration of time clock and attendance systems, monitoring for accuracy and time-theft.
Calculated and processed statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP, accurately applying relevant legislation.
Streamlined the payroll process by introducing automated systems for timesheet submission, reducing manual errors.
Administered pension contributions in line with auto-enrolment regulations, facilitating seamless employee enrolment and contribution adjustments.
Generated physical cheques or electronic transactions to cover payroll liabilities.
Complied with contractual and statutory obligations related to amendments and pensions.
Created estimates for assessing expected payroll amounts for different contracts.
Assisted in the transition of payroll services during a company merger, ensuring a smooth continuation of payroll operations.
Supported union obligations by collecting owed dues and facilitating remittance to correct organisation.
Followed benefits structures to calculate entitlements due employees or liabilities owed.
Complied with legal requirements and court mandates for wage garnishments.
Met with union officials to discuss payment amounts and terms, keeping values aligned with contract requirements.
Authored comprehensive payroll guidelines and documentation for internal use.
Coordinated with HR department to update employee records, reflecting changes in salaries and personal details.
Managed payroll processes for over 500 employees, guaranteeing accurate and timely payments.
Monitored changes in taxation and employment law affecting payroll processing.
Prepared monthly reports on payroll expenditures and provided insights for budget planning.
Liaised with tax authorities, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.
Payroll Administrator
PMR - Anglo American
Rustenburg
11.1991 - 02.1999
Maintained accurate records of employee pay structures and personal data.
Documented employee overtime and calculated correct payment rates.
Maintained confidentiality of payroll information, upholding strict data protection standards to safeguard employee privacy.
Processed and input new employee information onto payroll system with required bank details, national insurance numbers and salary values.
Reviewed approved hours to verify payment accuracy.
Collected employee time information from employees or supervisors and validated information.
Liaised with HR department to update employee records, ensuring accurate reflection of leave, benefits, and salary adjustments.
Processed sick leave, maternity leave and bereavement forms and maintained related files.
Managed payroll inboxes, providing timely responses to queries and escalating issues to HR as required.
Supported HR with new hire functions, adding employee information to company databases,
Kept employees informed about payroll with clear and accurate payment statements.
Checked payslips and reports to support payroll validation and reconciliation processes.
Assisted with adjustments to payroll deductions and employee tax information.
Handled employee queries regarding pay, tax codes, and deductions, providing clear, informative responses to promote understanding.
Traced transaction histories to locate missing payments and correct problems for employees.
Handled data relating to additional ad hoc payments for bonuses, commissions and overtime hours.
Executed employee contract adjustments to reflect promotions or wage increases.
Managed and resolved payroll discrepancies, providing timely corrections to guarantee accurate payments.
Tallied up holiday and sick leave time and deducted used hours or days from totals.
Conducted thorough audits of payroll accounts to identify and rectify any errors, maintaining compliance with financial policies.
Reconciled monthly payroll, working closely with reporting team on net pay, advances and pensions.
Oversaw administration of time clock and attendance systems, monitoring for accuracy and time-theft.
Assessed required taxes and maintained documentation in line with financial reporting and taxation requirements.
Supported and delivered compliant, accurate monthly payroll and associated pension schemes.
Generated physical cheques or electronic transactions to cover payroll liabilities.
Served as main point-of-contact for employee payroll and benefits enquiries, clarifying enrollment periods and wage discrepancies.
Verified time sheets, reconciling hours against established department budgets.
Fielded requests for information from employees regarding payroll, answering questions about payment dates, amounts and tax or benefit numbers.
Monitored changes in legislation affecting payroll, such as minimum wage adjustments, to maintain legal compliance.
Monitored payroll queries for repeat issues, logging precisely to enable process improvements.
Payroll Assistant
Millsell Chrome Mine
Rustenburg
12.1990 - 11.1991
Maintained accurate records of employee pay structures and personal data.
Documented employee overtime and calculated correct payment rates.
Processed and input new employee information onto payroll system with required bank details, national insurance numbers and salary values.
Maintained confidentiality of payroll information, upholding strict data protection standards to safeguard employee privacy.
Reviewed approved hours to verify payment accuracy.
Collected employee time information from employees or supervisors and validated information.
Liaised with HR department to update employee records, ensuring accurate reflection of leave, benefits, and salary adjustments.
Processed sick leave, maternity leave and bereavement forms and maintained related files.
Managed payroll inboxes, providing timely responses to queries and escalating issues to HR as required.
Supported HR with new hire functions, adding employee information to company databases,