Payroll & Compensation Specialist (Hybrid, 12-Month)

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consulting firm in Cape Town is looking for an Employee Compensation Coordinator to handle payroll processing for 240 employees, ensuring compliance with legislation and offering support for payroll queries. Ideal candidates will possess a diploma in Human Resources or Finance, coupled with payroll experience and proficiency in payroll systems. The role is hybrid, with 3 days in office and 2 days remote working.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ hands-on payroll administration experience.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll cycles.
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 240 employees.
• Maintain compliance with tax legislation and internal policies.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries.

Skills

Payroll systems proficiency

Strong legislative and regulatory knowledge

Advanced Excel and payroll reporting skills

Strong employee support capability

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field

SAPA Payroll Practitioner Certificate

Tools

Sage

PaySpace

VIP

Job description

A recruitment consulting firm in Cape Town is looking for an Employee Compensation Coordinator to handle payroll processing for 240 employees, ensuring compliance with legislation and offering support for payroll queries. Ideal candidates will possess a diploma in Human Resources or Finance, coupled with payroll experience and proficiency in payroll systems. The role is hybrid, with 3 days in office and 2 days remote working.