Payroll Admin Support

VirtuHire; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Payroll Admin Support professional in Cape Town. The role involves accurate payroll processing, responding to queries, and maintaining records. Candidates must have experience in payroll administration and knowledge of tax regulations. Strong communication skills and proficiency in payroll software systems are essential. This position offers career development and an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration is essential.
• Experience in the recruitment sector is a bonus.
• Strong knowledge of tax codes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls accurately.
• Verify and input employee timesheets.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from stakeholders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Knowledge of tax regulations

Tools

Payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Key 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.

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.

• Career development and training opportunities.