Payroll Support Consultant

LabourNet; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 181,277 - 217,134; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programme

Career growth

Accredited training

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work options

Branding allowance

Job summary

Labournet in South Africa seeks a Payroll Support Consultant to assist clients in implementing efficiencies in their payroll processes, providing support for day-to-day payroll queries and maintaining strong relationships. You will help improve compliance and support Labournet’s mission to simplify payroll across the country.

You are responsible for ensuring accurate system configuration, resolving issues within SLAs, and sharing knowledge with the team to enhance competence and service quality.

Qualifications

• Customer-first mindset and client-focused service orientation.
• Qualification in payroll, tax, software implementation or HRIS consultancy.
• Experience with payroll software and compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Understand client payroll system setup and configuration.
• Resolve client queries on payroll products within SLA.
• Troubleshoot issues in a centralized environment and maintain client communications.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge transfer.

Skills

Customer-first mindset

Payroll software knowledge

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

Payroll/HRIS related qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Compensation: ZAR 17,850 - ZAR 17,850 - monthly

Company Description

Labournet is a proudly South African company with over 28 years of innovation in payroll, HR, and employment legislative compliance.We are driven by our mission to change the world of work by simplifying compliance, empowering people, and delivering technology-driven solutions. Our people are the key to this mission, and we invest in them to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a PayrollSupport Consultant to assist clients in implementing efficiencies in their payroll processes, providing support for day-to-day payroll related queries and maintaining a solid relationship with clients. You have the opportunity to improve compliance in this position. Looking at the challenges the world is facing today LabourNet’s purpose has never been more relevant. So, whatever your role, if you share our passion for compliance, you’ll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.

You are responsible for Inclusive of, but not limited to:

Client Resolution:

• Understand client system setup and configuration.
• Resolve client queries on products and software, providing effective solutions within SLA.
• Troubleshoot issues in a centralized environment.
• Maintain communication with clients, updating details, and managing incidents.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key client individuals, supporting actions and junior support consultants when necessary.

Development and Competence:

• Stay updated on system functionality and legislative changes through self-development.
• Keep informed about People Best Practices and legislation.
• Develop competency and skills of the team through learning sessions and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to internal training efforts and serve as a mentor for other support consultants.
• Ensure alignment with career path requirements.

Product Quality:

• Efficiently book client appointments and obligations, recording interactions accurately and timely.
• Close appointments accurately based on client satisfaction.
• Adhere to SDLC sign-off processes and SLAs, supporting the LabourNet Group product offerings.
• Confirm and ensure correct billing within the client journey if applicable.
• Maintain product quality standards and actively identify and implement process improvements within the support team.

You are part of

Our people are experts in their field, who have a passion for what they do and constantly seek to exceed the expected standard. Our people pride themselves to deliver best practice.

Package & Remuneration:

Salary: R17 850 CTC per month

Benefits: As part of the Labournet team, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. These include a wellness programme that covers up to 8 family members or friends, partner discounts, structured career paths, accredited training, study assistance, retirement and group risk benefits, hybrid work options for applicable roles, as well as a suit-up and vehicle branding allowance where relevant.

Take the next step in your career with Labournet – where people are empowered, purpose drives everything we do, and our platform enables real impact. If you’re ready to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of work in South Africa, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Qualifications

You’ll need a customer-first mindset and the following skills to succeed in this role:

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualification within payroll, tax, software implementation and consultation within the HRIS environment is required.

Experience Required:

• Any experience within the payroll softwaresupport channel will be advantageous.
• 2 years’ experience within a payroll softwareenvironment, understanding payroll-relatedsoftware and legislation.
• 1 year+ experience within a payroll supportenvironment would be advantageous.
• 1-2 years’ experience within payrollimplementation/configuration would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Why Join Labournet?

At Labournet, you’re joining more than a company - you’re becoming part of a platform built to empower people and drive purpose. With over 28 years of innovation in compliance and people solutions, we invest in our employees so they can grow, make a national impact, and help shape the future of work across South Africa.

What We Offer:

• You’ll obtain a wealth of experience and knowledge at a much faster pace than you would in an internal compliance-focused role due to our national footprint across different industries.
• You’ll have access to structured career paths, accredited training, performance coaching and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• You’ll be part of a team that drives compliance and transformation across South Africa, giving your work real purpose and impact.
• You’ll benefit from hybrid work options and a culture that supports work-life integration, because we believe wellbeing fuels performance.
• You’ll enjoy competitive salaries, holistic benefits and a lucrative sales commission policy.
• You’ll thrive in a collaborative, tech-enabled environment where we value output over hours and encourage innovation at every level.

How We Work?

Gone are the days of rigid office hours and long commutes. Our hybrid working model allows teams to co-create flexible arrangements that support productivity and personal wellbeing.

Who We Are:

Labournet is a proudly South African company offering integrated solutions in Payroll, Labour Law, Health & Safety, Transformation, Training, Technology and Commercial Compliance. We serve over 6,500 businesses nationwide, helping them stay compliant and competitive.

By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website’s terms and privacy policy apply