adidas

Join the Team Behind the Three Stripes

At adidas, we don’t just make sportswear—we help shape culture. As one of the world’s most iconic and innovative brands, adidas South Africa is looking for a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations and ensure our people are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with all local laws and company standards.

This is your opportunity to be part of a high-performance team that values courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect.

What You’ll Do

As Payroll Manager for the EM South region, you’ll oversee and manage all aspects of the payroll function for adidas South Africa. From system maintenance and compliance to stakeholder management and continuous improvement, you’ll ensure our payroll processes are efficient, secure, and aligned with global and local standards.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Oversight

Manage end-to-end payroll processes for back-office and retail teams using SAP Payroll.
Coordinate payroll timelines with internal stakeholders.
Process retail hours and overtime via Eco-time system.
Run time evaluations, create and encrypt payment files.

Compliance & Reporting

Submit monthly reports: EMP201, UIF, WCA, GL accounts, and more.
Prepare and reconcile payroll journals, payment reports, and staff loans.
Handle third-party reconciliations and statutory submissions (including SARS, DoL).
Produce ad hoc and EE reporting as needed.

System Administration

Manage payroll systems in both test and production environments.
Implement and test annual SAP updates, tax tables, and employee benefit changes.

Audit & Risk Management

Ensure internal controls, governance, and compliance are maintained.
Address payroll discrepancies and take timely corrective action.
Support internal and external audit processes.

People & Process Leadership

Supervise and support the payroll team.
Drive standardisation and continuous improvement projects.
Assist in the creation and update of policies relating to payroll.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Qualifications:

Relevant degree or certification in payroll, HR, or finance.
5+ years of payroll experience, including 2+ years in a management or leadership role.

Skills & Competencies:

SAP Payroll expertise (non-negotiable).
Advanced Excel and computer literacy.
Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to lead under pressure with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

Why adidas?

✔ Global brand with local impact
✔ High-performing, inclusive team environment
✔ Career growth opportunities through continuous learning
✔ A culture built on innovation and respect

“Through sport, we have the power to change lives.” – adidas

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TIPS for CV – Payroll Manager Applications

✅ Highlight SAP Experience: Make it clear how long and how deeply you’ve worked with SAP Payroll systems.

✅ Quantify Your Impact: E.g., “Managed payroll for 1,200+ employees monthly.”

✅ Show Leadership: Demonstrate your experience leading teams or improving payroll processes.

✅ Mention Compliance Work: Detail your knowledge of SARS, EMP201, UIF, WCA, BCEA, and Workman’s Comp reporting.

✅ Keep it Clean & Professional: Your CV layout should reflect your attention to detail—just like a flawless payslip.

🔗 Company Website: https://www.adidas.co.za

To apply for this job please visit jobs.adidas-group.com.