Nico Du Plessis
@nicoduplessis
Experienced Payroll Manager specializing in multi-entity payroll operations.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic Payroll Manager with extensive experience at Dream Hotels and Resorts, managing payroll for 23 separate entities and over 1,200 staff while maintaining an error compliance below 0.002%. I combine advanced SAGE300 and payroll-system expertise with strong analytical skills to ensure statutory compliance and accurate payroll processing.
I lead and coach payroll teams, design remuneration and benefits, and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency. I deliver end-to-end payroll, advanced reporting, pension reconciliations, eFiling submissions, and cross-functional coordination with Finance to streamline payments and resolve tax disputes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Payroll Manager
Dream Hotels and Resorts
Jun 2015 - Present (10 years 4 months)
Managed multi-entity payroll across 23 payroll entities and 1,200+ staff, maintaining payroll error compliance below 0.002% through process improvements and advanced SAGE300 configuration.
HR Operations Officer
Resourceful People
May 2014 - Mar 2015 (10 months)
Streamlined HR operations and implemented process improvements to increase departmental efficiency while mentoring junior staff and managing end-to-end payroll and HR service delivery.
HR Administrator
Fiber Vest
Nov 2013 - Apr 2014 (5 months)
Supported onboarding, payroll administration and employee records management, handling provident fund and workers' compensation queries while improving administrative workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Century 21
Certificate of Higher Education, Remuneration and Benefits
Completed a Certificate of Higher Education in Remuneration in HR covering remuneration and benefits practices.
SAGE University
Certificate of Higher Education, Payroll
Completed Payroll Basics certificate covering foundational payroll processing and system usage.
SAGE University
Certificate of Higher Education, Payroll
Completed Payroll Pro certificate focused on advanced payroll processing and professional payroll practices.
SAGE University
Certificate of Higher Education, Payroll Administration
Completed a Payroll Administrator certificate covering SAGE payroll administration and related tasks.
NUNorth-West University
Bachelor of Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Human Resource Management completed at North-West University in Potchefstroom, focused on human resources practices and principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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