Payroll Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a meticulous Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations for employees across locations, ensuring accurate and timely payments in line with legislation and company policies.

You will handle end-to-end payroll processes, data input, reconciliation and reporting, and serve as the primary contact for payroll queries, supporting employee satisfaction and financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must have a National Diploma or equivalent in Payroll Management, HR, or Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on payroll processing experience in South Africa.
• Proficiency with payroll software (VIP, Sage) and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently using payroll software.
• Verify payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, including journals for general ledger posting.
• Manage employee queries regarding payroll, tax, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update system information as needed.
• Liaise with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll data accuracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Payroll Management, HR, or Accounting

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll

HRIS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and organized Payroll Specialist to manage their payroll operations for employees across various locations. This role ensures that all employees are paid accurately and on time, in compliance with relevant legislation and company policies. You will handle all aspects of the payroll process, from data input to reconciliation and reporting, and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries. This is a critical role supporting employee satisfaction and financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently using payroll software.
• Verify payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, including journals for general ledger posting.
• Manage employee queries regarding payroll, tax, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update system information as needed.
• Liaise with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Payroll Management, HR, or Accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in South Africa.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., VIP, Sage) and HRIS systems.
• Thorough understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering great work-life balance.
• Opportunities for further training and professional development.
• Contribute to a vital function for employees based in and around Port Elizabeth .
• A supportive team environment focused on accuracy and efficiency.