Sarrian P.
Mid-Level Payroll Consultant
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Sarrian P. is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience as a Payroll and Human Resources Data Management Specialist, focusing on South Africa and broader Africa. Holding a Bachelor of Social Science in Industrial Organizational and Labour Studies and Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Sarrian has demonstrated proficiency in strategic human resource management and comprehensive payroll administration. Noteworthy engagements include roles at MassMart/MassDiscounters, where Sarrian managed payroll for approximately 6,000 employees across multiple African countries utilizing systems like Sage VIP, and at The Employ Africa Group, overseeing payroll for a diverse array of international employees. As a freelance consultant, Sarrian expertly handled payrolls for small to medium-sized enterprises, showcasing adept use of manual payroll calculations through Microsoft Excel. Sarrian's technical acumen spans systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Sage VIP Premier, and project management tools like Jira, backing up their role as a pivotal payroll analyst and consultant in various esteemed organizations.
Experience
Payroll Officer (South Africa Payroll)
Vector Logistics · 2025 — 2025Managed payroll function, ensured accurate calculation of salaries, processed termination payments, and liaised on payroll-related queries for approximately 2000 employees using SAP Success Factors Employee Central Payroll.Payroll Analyst (Customer Support)
Omnipresent · 2023 — 2024Supported clients and employees with payroll queries, managed service delivery using a ticketing system, and identified process improvements while maintaining knowledge of local payroll laws.Freelance Payroll Consultant
null · 2022 — 2023Returned to Freelance role to deliver payroll services, ensuring compliance and accurate processing for various clients.Freelance Payroll Consultant
null · 2019 — 2022Ensured accurate payroll processing, maintained personnel files, and managed payroll-related inquiries for small to medium-sized enterprises, with payroll handled manually on Microsoft Excel.HR and Payroll Officer (Contract)
Clothing Junction · 2022 — 2022Oversaw payroll services, processed fortnightly payrolls, maintained employee records, and ensured compliance with legislation for around 800 employees using Sage VIP 300 People.Senior Payroll Consultant (South Africa and Africa Payroll)
The Employ Africa Group · 2018 — 2019Provided payroll services to outsourced clients, processed timesheets, maintained confidentiality of employee records, and calculated redundancy, terminations, and salaries for around 2500 employees across various African nations.Payroll Officer (South Africa and Africa Payroll)
MassMart/MassDiscounters t/a Game and DionWired · 2015 — 2018Delivered an accurate payroll service, processed fortnightly payroll, ensured compliance with various legislative requirements, managed personnel files, and calculated salaries and wages for approximately 6000 employees across multiple African countries.H.R.B.P Trainee
Alexander Forbes · 2014 — 2015Supported the maintenance of Human Resource procedures across the coastal region of South Africa, assisted with various HR plans and procedures, and participated in recruitment efforts and benefits administration.Foreign Banking Consultant (Learnership)
Bidvest Bank · 2013 — 2014Completed training encompassing both theoretical and practical aspects of Corporate, Private, Retail, Investment and Foreign Banking.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Social ScienceUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal · — — 2012
- Grade 12Merebank Secondary School · — — 2008