Payroll Administator

Hire Resolve; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee end-to-end payroll across multiple sites. The role requires hands-on Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS experience and the ability to manage shifts, complex pay rules and reconciliations.

You will ensure accuracy, comply with statutory requirements, support IRP5 and EMP201 processes, and collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve payroll queries and issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator in a complex payroll environment.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS.
• 2–4 years' relevant payroll experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR or a related field.
• Experience with multi-site, shift-based payroll, custom pay rules and reconciliations is highly advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• National Senior Certificate and valid driver's licence.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple sites.
• Process payroll including shifts, allowances, deductions and variable pay.
• Utilise Sage 300 People to validate payroll transactions.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and exceptions.
• Manage UIF administration and IRP5 reporting.
• Complete EMP201 validation and IOD administration.
• Manage benefit capturing, reconciliations and payment files.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve complex issues.
• Work closely with HR, Finance and operational teams.
• Identify and resolve payroll issues before finalisation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Sage 300 People

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR or related field

Tools

Sage 300 People HR

Job description

Career Opportunity: Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator (Permanent)

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State (Primarily Onsite)

Department: Payroll / Finance

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with strong Sage 300 People experience and a proven track record in managing complex payroll environments?

A leading organisation in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the accurate and compliant execution of end-to-end payroll processes.

This is not a basic payroll processing role. The successful candidate will work with multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations and payroll queries. Hands-on Sage 300 People experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including capturing, validation and reconciliation.
• Process payroll across multiple sites, including shifts, allowances, deductions and variable pay.
• Utilise Sage 300 People to accurately process and validate payroll transactions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions.
• Manage UIF administration and support IRP5 reporting.
• Complete EMP201 validation and IOD administration.
• Manage benefit capturing, reconciliations and payment files.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with statutory and company requirements.
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve complex payroll matters.
• Work closely with HR, Finance and operational teams.
• Identify and resolve payroll issues before finalisation.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator in a complex payroll environment.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS.
• 2–4 years' relevant payroll experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR or a related field.
• Experience with multi-site, shift-based payroll, custom pay rules and reconciliations is highly advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• National Senior Certificate and valid driver's licence.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.