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Ningi Mereku

@ningimereku

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Accomplished Senior Payroll Manager with global payroll expertise.

South Korea

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, embraces innovation, and values compliance.

I am an accomplished Senior Payroll Manager with over 15 years of experience in managing payroll operations across EMEA, APAC, and Africa. My expertise lies in implementing and optimizing complex payroll systems such as ADP GlobalView, ensuring regulatory compliance, and achieving operational excellence. I have a proven track record of streamlining payroll processes, improving accuracy by 40%, and enhancing team efficiency by 20%. My strong leadership skills enable me to mentor teams effectively and deliver strategic payroll solutions that align with business goals.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led multi-country payroll operations, established key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive performance improvements, and administered SOX compliance controls to safeguard financial integrity. My experience includes managing payroll for various countries, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. I am passionate about leveraging data analytics to drive performance improvements and mitigate risks, ultimately contributing to the success of the organizations I work with.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Global Payroll and Compliance Specialist

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Self Employed

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Managed multi-country payroll operations across EMEA and APAC, driving efficiency, compliance, and process optimization. Led the implementation of ADP GlobalView, improving operational efficiency by 40%, reducing payroll errors by 20%, and enhancing productivity through performance KPIs.

ADP Compliance Payroll Management Process Optimization SOX Compliance Data Analytics KPIs Payroll

EMEA Payroll Manager

Axalta

May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)

Directed payroll across 23 EMEA countries, leading a team of 9 professionals, and successfully implemented a new payroll and benefits platform, reducing processing time by 30%. Established KPIs and ensured compliance with SOX controls and local tax regulations.

Payroll Management Team Leadership System Implementation Compliance SOX Controls Payroll Performance Optimization Payroll Processing

International Payroll & HR Manager

Deepki

Oct 2022 - Jan 2023 (3 months)

Managed payroll for Italy, Germany, UK, and Spain, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and aligning payroll processes with organizational goals. Integrated systems like CloudPay and ADP Celergo, improving accuracy and efficiency by 15%.

Payroll Management Compliance CloudPay ADP Process Improvement Payroll Labor Law

Payroll Manager

Eazi Access Group

Jan 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Managed payroll operations for South Africa, Namibia, and Mozambique, ensuring timely disbursements and compliance with tax and labor laws. Improved payroll team efficiency by 25% and reduced errors by 15%.

Payroll Management Compliance Teams Tax Law Labor Law Payroll

Payroll Manager (Outsourcing)

Sage

Mar 2015 - May 2018 (3 years 2 months)

Led payroll system implementations and audits across multiple African countries, improving accuracy and reducing processing time by 20%. Managed payroll teams to uphold high-performance standards.

Payroll Implementation Audit Team Management Process Optimization Payroll Performance Client Management

Senior Payroll Officer

Consolidated Power Projects (Conco)

Mar 2014 - Feb 2015 (11 months)

Managed payroll operations across eight African countries, ensuring timely salary disbursements and compliance. Introduced an electronic filing system that reduced administrative workload by 30%.

Payroll Management Compliance Timely Filing Payroll Administration Systems

HR & Payroll Operations Leader

Egoli Gas (Pty) Ltd

Jan 2010 - Feb 2014 (4 years 1 month)

Oversaw payroll and HR operations, ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations. Implemented an Employee Self-Service system, improving operational efficiency by 20%.

HR Management Payroll Operations Compliance Operations Operations Employee Engagement Contract Management