Job Details

📌 Job Title: Payroll and HR Officer
🏢 Company: Climate Fund Managers
📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
📌 Employment Type: Permanent
📌 Department: People, Capability and Culture
📌 Industry: Investment Management / Climate Finance

Company Overview

Climate Fund Managers (CFM) is a global climate-focused investment manager operating across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Established in partnership between FMO and Sanlam, CFM specialises in blended finance solutions aimed at addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation.

With over USD 2 billion in assets under management, and ambitious growth targets, CFM invests in sectors such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, water infrastructure, and biodiversity. The organisation is driven by a purpose-led mission to mobilise capital and deliver sustainable impact at scale.

Job Overview

The Payroll and HR Officer will play a critical role in managing multi-country payroll operations and HR administration across CFM’s global entities.

This position focuses on ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution through a global service provider, while supporting broader HR operations, data management, compliance, and employee experience initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional payroll environments.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Remuneration Administration

Manage monthly payroll across multiple entities, countries, and currencies
Validate and submit payroll data to global payroll providers
Perform payroll reconciliations and statutory submissions
Support remuneration cycles including salary reviews and incentives
Partner with Finance on payroll journals and reporting
Handle payroll processes for expatriates, secondees, and visa-based employees
Ensure compliance with Employment Equity and audit requirements

HR Operations & Administration

Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
Prepare contracts, amendments, and employment-related documentation
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding across global offices
Track probation periods, renewals, and employee lifecycle changes

HR Systems, Data & Reporting

Maintain HRIS data integrity and accuracy
Generate HR reports (headcount, diversity, turnover, leave trends)
Support executive and board-level reporting requirements
Assist with employee surveys and analytics

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with labour laws across multiple jurisdictions
Maintain policy records and document control
Track statutory deadlines (visas, contracts, reviews)
Support internal and external audits

Recruitment & Talent Administration

Coordinate interviews across time zones
Prepare offer letters and recruitment documentation
Maintain recruitment pipelines and reporting dashboards

Employee Experience & Communication

Act as a first point of contact for HR queries
Draft internal HR communications and updates
Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements in payroll and HR
Maintain HR standard operating procedures
Support broader HR projects and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting
Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Experience

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in payroll and HR operations
Proven experience managing multi-country, multi-currency payroll
Experience in investment management or financial services preferred
Exposure to expatriate and global workforce payroll processes

Skills

Advanced Excel and HRIS/payroll systems expertise
Strong knowledge of tax, labour legislation, and compliance frameworks
High attention to detail and analytical capability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work across global teams and time zones

CV Tips for Payroll and HR Roles

To improve your chances for this role:

Highlight experience managing multi-country payrolls and compliance
Include systems used (e.g., HRIS, payroll platforms, SAP)
Showcase your ability to handle complex data, reconciliations, and audits
Demonstrate experience working with finance teams and external providers
Emphasise accuracy, confidentiality, and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits of Joining Climate Fund Managers

Working at Climate Fund Managers offers:

Opportunity to work in a global, purpose-driven organisation
Exposure to international payroll and HR operations
A collaborative and values-driven culture
Career growth in climate finance and investment management
Involvement in impactful projects addressing global climate challenges

Company Policy

Climate Fund Managers is committed to Employment Equity and inclusive hiring practices.

Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

To apply for this job please visit climatefundmanagers.bamboohr.com.