Payroll Administrator

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes from home. You will handle bi-weekly or monthly payroll, update employee data, calculate deductions, respond to payroll queries, and ensure compliance with SA laws. This remote role offers flexible hours, ongoing training, and a supportive virtual team.

Experience with South African payroll legislation and VIP Payroll is preferred; Excel proficiency is essential; confidentiality and accuracy are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar payroll role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll software (VIP Payroll, Excel) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage employee data, including new hires, terminations, and changes in compensation or benefits.
• Calculate and process statutory deductions, such as PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve any discrepancies efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and reconcile payroll accounts.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

VIP Payroll

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a detail-oriented and efficient Payroll Administrator to manage their payroll processes. This role operates on a fully remote basis, offering the convenience and flexibility of working from home. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, managing payroll-related queries, and maintaining compliance with labor laws and regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated payroll professional to contribute to a well-established organization in a remote-friendly capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage employee data, including new hires, terminations, and changes in compensation or benefits.
• Calculate and process statutory deductions, such as PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve any discrepancies efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and reconcile payroll accounts.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar payroll role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., VIP Payroll, Easy ביותר) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.