Remote HR Payroll Specialist

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote HR Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for a distributed workforce in South Africa. This fully remote role supports HR and finance to ensure accurate salaries, deductions, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years SA payroll experience, familiarity with VIP Payroll or Sage, and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant Payroll Management qualification or equivalent in accounting/HR.
• 4+ years of payroll processing experience in South Africa.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation and tax requirements.
• Experience with VIP Payroll or Sage and HRIS systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and remote work collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate payroll for all employees on a regular cycle.
• Manage statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL) and ensure compliance.
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer payroll-related employee benefits (pension, medical aid).
• Liaise with government bodies for payroll submissions and queries.
• Provide prompt payroll support to employees.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll legislation SA

VIP Payroll

Sage

HRIS

Attention to detail

Remote communication

Education

Payroll Management qualification

Accounting

HR qualification

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and experienced Remote HR Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and related HR functions for their distributed workforce. This fully remote position is essential for ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, managing statutory deductions, and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. You will work closely with HR and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of payroll systems and South African payroll legislation, and thrives in an independent, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for all employees on a regular cycle.
• Manage statutory deductions, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL, ensuring compliance.
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve any discrepancies or errors promptly.
• Administer employee benefits related to payroll, such as pension and medical aid contributions.
• Liaise with relevant government bodies for payroll-related submissions and queries.
• Provide exceptional support to employees regarding their payroll queries and concerns.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Payroll Management, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll processing, specifically within South Africa.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., VIP Payroll, Sage) and HRIS systems.
• Thorough understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant lifestyle flexibility.
• Opportunity to manage critical payroll functions for a growing organization.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities in payroll and HR.