Consultant, Universal Payroll

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To 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.

Type of Qualification: Diploma

Field of Study: Human Resources, Finance and IT



Experience Required

Digitisation, Insights and Operations

People & Culture

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.



3-4 years

The role requires an individual with a thorough understanding of the Operations environment in general but more specifically the People and Culture and Payroll environment.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Administration Skills
• HCM Business Systems
• Organisational Awareness
• Payroll Administration
• P&C Operations
• Stakeholder Management