Job Description

Given our recent rapid growth and global expansion, this is a new role within the finance team will be critical in coordinating and managing payroll services Globally while operating with the Global and US Payroll Specialist to support the international group globally, delivering change and improvements progressively whilst ensuring we work in a compliant and systematic manner.The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate provision of payroll services, managing payroll providers for a primary scope of international countries, and providing back-up for a secondary scope of international countries. The role will be responsible for implementing and monitoring all necessary controls, approvals, reconciliations, compliance, and reporting, and facilitating change and continuous improvements.Responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the compliant provision of payroll services, pensions and payments, including being the key contact in resolving queries escalated by the People team.
• Manage payroll service providers, monitor performance and make recommendations for consolidation, improvements and be the subject matter expert for the payroll function, providing input into the payroll strategy to drive quality and productivity improvements in the service provided.
• Comply with payroll and regulatory requirements, including regular compliance, taxation and related submissions and look to operate standardised processes in the financial system, managing the interactions with the operational systems, People team and operational teams as required
• Manage the payroll administration in conjunction with our payroll services providers globally, including periodic payroll run, reconciliations, end of year processing, and maintaining accurate records for audits.

Lead the interaction with the People team and support the management and review of efficient financial processes in the payroll cycle, interacting and as key financial contact and subject matter expertOur company values matter, and guide all that we do each day. The successful candidate will be expected to operate in line with them as we strive to be the provider of choice for specialist logistics solutions to the global scientific community; based on the highest levels of care, expertise and precision; enabling our customers to retain absolute focus on research and development.In addition, you will demonstrate these key competencies:

• Demonstratable global experience in payroll services for multi-national group;
• Delivery of process improvement and change;
• Knowledge of payroll, taxation and pension requirements and compliance
• Experience in Managing International Payroll scope

• Experienced in Microsoft office products, particularly excel

In return we offer:

• 250,000 ZAR
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Medical Aid Benefit
• 20 days holiday
• Wellness Programme

Please note this is a part time role, 20 hours per week on a hybrid basis based out of our Johannesburg office . The ideal working pattern due to the international aspect of this role maybe 10:00-14:00, 12pm-14:00hrs or 14:00-18:00hrs. However, we are flexible with the working hours which can be discussed with the hiring manager at interview stage.This is a South African based role and the right to live and work in South Africa will need to be established during the recruitment process.Biocair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Please be aware that we are NOT inviting recruitment agencies to submit candidates for this role and as such any approaches will be rejected. Thank you for your understanding.Since 1986, Biocair has established a global reputation as a leading GDP logistics specialist within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. Biocair has built up a unique, client-centric approach by employing scientists in front-line logistics positions and assembling a team of best-in-class industry experts in quality, cold chain and regulatory compliance. Biocair focuses on providing the most comprehensive time-sensitive and temperature-controlled logistics services available whilst delivering flexible, tailored, cost-effective solutions to all its clients. It is committed to delivering complete end-to-end logistics solutions through its 24/7 operation and global network spanning across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

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