Payroll Administrator

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical aid contribution

Retirement fund

Professional development

Dispersed team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator to manage payroll operations remotely, ensuring timely and accurate processing of salaries, deductions, and statutory contributions for all staff. You will maintain payroll records, respond to employee queries, and stay compliant with South African labour laws and tax regulations.

The ideal candidate is organized, proficient with payroll software, and able to work autonomously from any location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar payroll processing role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll regulations, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and efficiently for all employees on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Ensure all statutory deductions (e.g., UIF, PAYE) and benefit contributions are calculated and submitted correctly and on time.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax matters.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies or errors identified.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll legislation and ensure company compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

SA payroll regs

Organizational skills

Bookkeeping basics

Tools

Sage VIP

EasyHR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Administrator to manage their payroll operations remotely. This role is essential for ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee salaries, deductions, and statutory contributions. You will be responsible for maintaining payroll records, addressing employee queries, and ensuring compliance with all relevant labour laws and tax regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient with payroll software, and possesses exceptional attention to detail, working autonomously to support the organization from any location. This is a vital position for maintaining employee satisfaction and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and efficiently for all employees on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Ensure all statutory deductions (e.g., UIF, PAYE) and benefit contributions are calculated and submitted correctly and on time.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax matters.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies or errors identified.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll legislation and ensure company compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar payroll processing role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll regulations, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Proficiency with payroll software such as Sage VIP, EasyHR, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a supportive and dispersed team.
• Contribution towards medical aid and a retirement fund.
• Professional development opportunities in payroll management.