High-Volume Payroll Specialist

Midvaal Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Midvaal Recruitment in Sandton seeks a Payroll/Wage Administrator on a temporary contract with potential long-term opportunity. You will process payroll, manage timesheets, attendance and employee records, and assist with onboarding and terminations while liaising with HR, Finance and operations.

The role requires high-volume payroll experience, strong reconciliation skills and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot). Confidentiality and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll / wages administration experience.
• Experience with high-volume payroll environments.
• Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel – VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables & reporting.
• Experience with time & attendance / clocking systems.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and BCEA requirements.
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and wage calculations accurately and timeously
• Manage timesheets, attendance, leave and employee records
• Perform payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Generate payroll, attendance, overtime and labour cost reports
• Manage clocking and time & attendance systems
• Assist with employee onboarding, terminations and payroll documentation
• Liaise with HR, Payroll, Finance and operational management
• Maintain accurate payroll records and spreadsheets
• Assist with audits, compliance and payroll-related administration

Skills

Payroll administration

High-volume payroll

Excel proficiency

Time & attendance

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage VIP

Great Soft

Job description

Midvaal Recruitment in Sandton seeks a Payroll/Wage Administrator on a temporary contract with potential long-term opportunity. You will process payroll, manage timesheets, attendance and employee records, and assist with onboarding and terminations while liaising with HR, Finance and operations.

The role requires high-volume payroll experience, strong reconciliation skills and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot). Confidentiality and accuracy are essential.