Payroll Specialist: Data-Driven & Compliance-Minded

Pedros; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros is seeking a Payroll Officer in Durban to manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate data, compliance and timely reporting. You will reconcile attendance, handle new hires and terminations, and support benefits processing while resolving payroll discrepancies.

The role requires a Diploma with at least 2 years' experience, Sage 300 People proficiency, and strong Excel skills. You will produce monthly reports and assist HR with queries.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in HR, finance, accounting, business admin or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Payroll Officer.
• Experience with Sage 300 People payroll processing.
• Experience with EMP201 & EMP501 tax submissions and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process employee salaries including earnings and deductions.
• Reconcile time and attendance to ensure accurate hours worked.
• Verify and process monthly payroll data including deductions.
• Process new employees and payment banking details.
• Handle terminations per company policies.
• Process benefits contributions and deductions.
• Prepare and process monthly incentive and reward payments.
• Review payroll for errors and resolve queries.
• Generate monthly payroll reports for Management and Finance.
• Generate EMP201 reports and payment schedules.
• Prepare EMP501 reports for submission.
• Maintain up-to-date employee payroll records.
• Address employee queries with HR to resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in process improvements with Management.

Skills

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Time and Attendance Systems

Employee self-service portals

Payroll compliance

Education

Diploma in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Sage 300 People

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pedros is seeking a Payroll Officer in Durban to manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate data, compliance and timely reporting. You will reconcile attendance, handle new hires and terminations, and support benefits processing while resolving payroll discrepancies.

The role requires a Diploma with at least 2 years' experience, Sage 300 People proficiency, and strong Excel skills. You will produce monthly reports and assist HR with queries.