Payroll Operations Specialist — Accurate & Compliant

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator to join Corporate Finance. You will ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, SA payroll knowledge, and a Diploma in Payroll Administration or related field; SAPA certification is desirable. Proficiency with Sage and PaySpace, strong numerical skills, and ability to support internal customers are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll administration experience.
• Familiar with South African payroll legislation.
• Diploma or relevant qualification in Payroll Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (SAPA) - Desirable

Responsibilities

• Process Payroll Accurately: Ensure all employee data is accurately captured, verify time and attendance system integration, check earnings and deductions, run payroll cycles on schedule, and audit payroll data regularly to correct discrepancies.
• Maintain Compliance: Stay updated with labour laws and income tax regulations, ensure accurate calculation of statutory deductions, and submit required reports to regulatory bodies on time.
• Provide Payroll Support: Respond to inquiries regarding payroll promptly, communicate changes in payroll processes or policies clearly, and offer necessary education on payroll-related topics.
• Maintain Records and Generate Reports: Document all payroll transactions, securely store records, generate accurate payroll reports for management and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Enhance Processes and Systems: Identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, assist in implementing new payroll processes or systems, and collaborate with the payroll team and other departments to improve efficiency.
• Reconcile Third-Party Payments: Ensure timely and accurate payments to third parties by reconciling schedules with the general ledger and QLink payment file.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Payroll Administration or related field

Grade 12

Tools

Sage

PaySpace

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator to join Corporate Finance. You will ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, SA payroll knowledge, and a Diploma in Payroll Administration or related field; SAPA certification is desirable. Proficiency with Sage and PaySpace, strong numerical skills, and ability to support internal customers are essential.