Payroll Admin Support

Virtuhire; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Admin Support professional to manage payroll processing, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and assist the HR team. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll administration and strong organizational skills. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration is essential.
• Experience in the recruitment sector is a bonus.
• Familiarity with payroll software systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls accurately.
• Verify and input employee timesheets.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and pensions.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and assist with audits.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Support HR with payroll-related tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Sage

ADP

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Admin Support professional to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background, and prior experience in the recruitment sector would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Verify and input employee timesheets, ensuring all information is correct.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, pensions, and other statutory requirements.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and assist with audits as needed.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data within internal systems.
• Support the HR and recruitment teams with payroll-related tasks, including onboarding and offboarding documentation.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in payroll administration is essential.
• Bonus: Experience in the recruitment sector, working with contractor or temporary payrolls.
• Familiarity with payroll software systems (e.g., Sage, ADP, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of tax codes, pensions, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

What Our Client is Looking For

• A proactive and adaptable team player with a "can-do" attitude.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple deadlines.
• A natural problem solver who can troubleshoot payroll issues efficiently.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Career development and training opportunities.