Global Payroll Administrator

Interpath Advisory; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Interpath Advisory seeks a Global Payroll Administrator in Cape Town to support accurate, timely payroll operations across our international workforce. You will work with the Payroll Specialist and People Team to maintain records, run reports, and resolve queries.

The role requires 2–4 years in payroll administration, exposure to international payroll, and proficiency in MS 365 (Excel/Word). A payroll qualification and fluency in English are essential; additional European language skills are a

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years’ experience in payroll administration, with exposure to international payroll operations.
• Good working knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and payroll processes, with international exposure.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll administrative support to the Payroll Specialist and Global Operations Team.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and supporting documentation.
• Collect and maintain accurate employee payroll records and confidential information.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Respond to employee payroll-related queries and provide excellent internal customer service.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with applicable legislation, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in payroll legislation and best practices, and inform the team where appropriate.
• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes, controls, efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.

Skills

Payroll administration

MS Excel

MS Word

English fluency

Time management

Education

Payroll Administration diploma/certificate

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring capabilities.

We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart.

Interpath has been under the sponsorship of Private Equity firm Bridgepoint since May 2026 and we are focused on delivering our 2030 vision by accelerating our international expansion, retaining & attracting top talent, broadening our service offerings across existing & new geographies, and selectively pursuing strategic acquisitions to further strengthen our platform.

Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Algeria, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and South Africa. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.

As a Global Payroll Administrator based in Cape Town, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across our international workforce. You will work closely with the Payroll Specialist and wider People Team to maintain payroll records, support reporting and compliance activities, resolve employee queries, and help drive continuous improvement across payroll processes.

• Provide payroll administrative support to the Payroll Specialist and Global Operations Team.

• Prepare payroll-related reports and supporting documentation as required.

• Collect and maintain accurate employee payroll records and confidential information.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

• Respond to employee payroll-related queries and provide excellent internal customer service.

• Ensure payroll processes comply with applicable legislation, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Support the monitoring of changes in payroll legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practices, and inform the team where appropriate.

• Contribute to the identification and implementation of improvements to payroll processes, controls, efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.

Experience

• A Diploma or Certificate in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field is preferred.

• 2-4 years’ experience in payroll administration, with exposure to international payroll operations. Experience within a Financial Advisory, Corporate Finance, Professional Services Advisory Firm or similar regulated environment, will be advantageous.

• Good working knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and payroll administration processes, with exposure to international payroll operations and requirements.

• Experience preparing and submitting statutory payroll reports and year-end processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail when handling confidential information.

• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Additional proficiency in a European language, such as French, German, Spanish, or Italian, would be advantageous.

Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath

Values

Do the right thing

- Our comfort zone is uncomfortable. We always make the right decision, not simply what is easy or popular.

All hands on deck

- stand shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and clients, be that physically or from afar. Our individual expertise may find the answers, but implementation happens though teamwork.

Passion drives success

- The impossible is always possible. We push the boundaries of what is expected because we're never satisfied with the status quo. Our clients expect the right result when they engage with us, and it's only by delivering this that we win.

Embrace different

- cultures to mindsets, we welcome all. We believe that people are equal, but not the same.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.