Remote Payroll Specialist — SA Compliance

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Inclusive remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Payroll Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will manage all payroll processes across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while complying with applicable payroll regulations.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with Sage/PaySpace/VIP Premier, and strong data-entry accuracy. Excellent communication and time management are essential for a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll processing experience.
• Solid understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax rules.
• Proficient with payroll software (Sage, PaySpace, VIP Premier) and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately.
• Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Onboard new hires for payroll.
• Process terminations and final pay.
• Handle payroll queries from employees.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings.
• Conduct regular payroll audits.
• Maintain payroll records with confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Data entry

Remote work

Tools

Sage

PaySpace

VIP Premier

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Payroll Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will manage all payroll processes across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while complying with applicable payroll regulations.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with Sage/PaySpace/VIP Premier, and strong data-entry accuracy. Excellent communication and time management are essential for a remote setting.