Payroll Manager Seeking Employment

Gerald Klassen is a highly experienced Payroll Manager with 27 years in the payroll industry, having progressed from entry‑level administrative duties to leading full‑scale payroll operations. Over the decades he has built deep expertise in strategic payroll management, compliance, process optimisation, and team leadership, positioning him as a senior professional capable of handling complex, multi‑entity payroll environments.

Key highlights of Gerald’s experience include:

- *Strategic payroll leadership*: managing end‑to‑end payroll processes for retail and corporate organisations, overseeing large‑scale salary runs, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

- *Compliance & regulations*: extensive knowledge of local statutory requirements (SARS, UIF, EMP201 filings) and maintaining adherence to labour legislation across various jurisdictions.

- *System proficiency*: advanced use of payroll software such as Softline VIP Payroll, Sage 300 (ACCPAC), Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Excel modelling for financial analysis.

- *Process improvement*: implementing automated payroll procedures, reducing error rates, and streamlining cashbook and leave management systems.

- *Team management*: supervising payroll teams, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with HR, finance, and IT departments to align payroll with business strategy.

- *Financial acumen*: handling manual and computerized cashbooks, financial calculations, and producing detailed payroll analytics for decision‑making.

- *Career progression*: starting as a clerical payroll assistant in 1998, advancing to Salaries Administrator in 1999, and evolving into a Payroll Manager through continuous professional development and hands‑on experience.

Gerald is now seeking a senior Payroll Manager position where he can apply his extensive industry knowledge, leadership skills, and technical expertise to drive efficient payroll operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and add strategic value to the organisation.

Available Immediately.

Contact Gerald on 0712360135.