Shivani

Operations & Payroll Support Specialist

Shivani

ID Verified
3,500/mo
Johannesburg , South Africa
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Results driven Business Operations and Administration Specialist with nearly 14 years of experience in operational efficiency, process improvement, project coordination, payroll operations, and stakeholder management across complex corporate and construction environments. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing high volume operations supporting 500+ employees, streamlining workflows, strengthening compliance and audit controls, and enhancing accuracy, accountability, and service delivery. Profic...

Skills & Expertise

Human Resources

Finance & Accounting

E-commerce & Marketplace

Design & Creative

CanvaExpert
CapCutBeginner

Data & Analytics

Customer Success

AI & Automation

Work Experience

Operations & Payroll Support Specialist

FMM Maintenance and Construction

Jul 2025 - Present

Job Responsibilities:

Support operational and payroll processes across multiple departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline workflows and resolve discrepancies. • Train employees on timekeeping and system processes, improving data accuracy. • Maintain organised records and support reporting and administrative functions. • Contribute to process improvements an...

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Senior Payroll Officer / Operations Support Lead

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)

Aug 2017 - Jul 2025

Job Responsibilities:

Managed payroll and operational processes for 400+ employees in a high-volume, unionised environment, supervising 1 direct report and reporting directly to the Payroll Manager. • Operated with a high degree of independence and accountability for payroll compliance, accuracy, and governance, often covering core payroll functions single-handedly during periods of staff shortage. • Partnered wi...

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Payroll & Administrative Coordinator

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)

Jan 2013 - Jul 2017

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinated payroll, workforce data, and timekeeping for 800+ employees across multiple sites. January 2013 - July 2017 Durban, NL, South Africa • Delivered full administrative and operational support across departments, including onboarding and offboarding. • Redesigned internal reporting and documentation processes, improving accuracy and audit readiness. • Acted as cross-departmental liais...

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Quick Stats

Age34 years
GenderFemale
English LevelFluent
ID VerificationVerified

Certifications

Foundations of Project Management - Google, 2026
Master Life Coach & Practitioner (International Accreditation) - Place of Bliss Academy, 2026
Foundations of Modern Human Resource Management - Sage Publications, 2026
Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits - Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), 2026

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Mancosa

2019 - 2021

Certificate

Thekwini TVET College

2014 - 2016