Remote-Ready Payroll Specialist | SA PAYE, UIF & Benefits

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Training opportunities

Employee well-being focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist to manage the full payroll cycle for employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time payments. The role supports compliance with South African payroll regulations and internal policies while handling queries and data integrity.

Remote-friendly in South Africa, with an emphasis on attention to detail, collaboration with HR and finance, and continuous process improvement to enhance employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Payroll Management, HR, or Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll administration experience.
• Proficiency with payroll software (VIP Payroll, Sage) and HRIS.
• Strong understanding of South African payroll laws and payroll tax.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to assist employees.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage full-cycle payroll for all employees accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with SA payroll legislation including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Maintain employee data in the payroll system, including new hires and terminations.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and departments.
• Address payroll-related queries from employees with timely resolutions.
• Liaise with external payroll service providers and government agencies as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

National Diploma in Payroll Management, HR, or Accounting

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist to manage the full payroll cycle for employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time payments. The role supports compliance with South African payroll regulations and internal policies while handling queries and data integrity.

Remote-friendly in South Africa, with an emphasis on attention to detail, collaboration with HR and finance, and continuous process improvement to enhance employee satisfaction.