5+ years of hands-on experience in payroll and HR consulting, including client-facing implementation, configuration, and support across multi-regional environments Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Payroll Administration, Business, or a related field; or in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of directly relevant consulting experience in payroll and HR Proven experience with Sage 300 People (Payroll & HR) is essential Strong understanding of regional labor laws, tax regulations, leave compliance, and payroll legislation — particularly within South Africa Ability to design and optimize end-to-end payroll and HR processes Skilled in conducting requirements gathering, system configuration, user training, and post-implementation support for HRP systems Demonstrated ability to build trust with clients, lead discovery and advisory conversations, and deliver tailored solutions Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, ClickUp) Strong communication, analytical thinking, and relationship management skills Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven, remote consulting environment