Willem B.
Senior Payroll and Benefits Manager
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Brenda P. is a seasoned Payroll & Benefits Manager with extensive experience across various industries including telecommunications, banking, mining, and hospitality. With expertise in Full-Cycle Payroll Management and SARS Compliance, she has excelled in managing complex payroll systems, ensuring legislative adherence, and driving operational efficiencies. Her role at Huge Management Limited involved managing payroll for multiple investment companies, overseeing vendor relationships, and maintaining statutory submissions. Brenda's tenure at Virgin Mobile South Africa was marked by significant achievements such as identifying R1.2 million in savings through critical payroll analysis and spearheading the transition to an in-house payroll system using Sage VIP. Additionally, she has managed comprehensive process improvements and automation, implemented employee self-service systems, and played a vital role in strategic financial planning and statutory reporting. Her educational background includes diplomas in Personnel, Training & Industrial Relations, and Payroll Administration from Damelin.
Experience
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Huge Management Limited · 2023 — 2025Delivered payroll advisory and management services to Group Portfolio Investment Companies (PICs). Ensured process improvements and compliance with relevant legislation while managing multiple PICs' payroll and benefits functions. Achieved full accuracy and compliance for all payrolls, completing statutory submissions for SARS and other regulatory bodies. Oversaw vendor relationships related to benefits and acted as Accounts Payable Manager.Payroll & Benefits Manager
Huge Digital (Pty) Ltd · 2007 — 2023Led payroll department operations in a prominent telecommunications company, managing cost to company salary structuring and benefits administration. Conducted payroll audits, implemented automation, and ensured strict adherence to statutory reporting requirements. Oversaw the transition to an in-house payroll system and developed payroll policies to maintain governance.Acting Payroll Manager
Mercantile Bank · 2007 — 2007Filled in for the Payroll Manager on a temporary basis during disability leave at a leading business bank. Managed payroll functions and ensured compliance with relevant payroll legislation.HR & Payroll Generalist
Keeley Granite · 2005 — 2007Managed the full HR and payroll function for a mining group with multiple sites. Handled payroll administration, ensured tax compliance, and managed employee lifecycle processes including disciplinary hearings and fund administration.Senior Payroll Administrator / VIP Implementer
Mercantile Bank · 2004 — 2005Acted as a subject matter expert in the transition of the bank's payroll system to a new platform, facilitating a smooth migration process and ensuring data integrity.Executive Payroll Administrator
Metrofile (Pty) Ltd · 2002 — 2003Managed executive and multi-branch payrolls for a national document storage company, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Diploma in Personnel, Training & Industrial RelationsDamelin
- Diploma in Payroll AdministrationDamelin
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