Remote Payroll Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Payroll Specialist to manage all aspects of payroll processing for South African employees. This fully remote role ensures accurate and timely payroll runs, manages statutory deductions, and maintains payroll records in compliance with relevant legislation.

You will process bi-weekly or monthly payroll, handle PAYE, UIF, and SDL, and ensure changes from hires and terminations are reflected with precision, contributing to regulatory adherence and

Qualifications

• Proven 3+ years as Payroll Specialist or Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Experience with VIP Payroll or Sage Payroll software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Manage statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Ensure compliance with SA payroll legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update changes.
• Process new hires, terminations, and status changes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll experience

SA payroll law

HR processes knowledge

Attention to detail

Remote work readiness

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Payroll Specialist to manage all aspects of payroll processing for their South African employees. This position is entirely remote, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll runs, manage statutory deductions, and maintain payroll records in compliance with relevant legislation. This role is essential for employee satisfaction and regulatory adherence, offering a great opportunity for a payroll professional to thrive in a flexible, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Manage statutory deductions, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and other payroll-related legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update changes as needed.
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee status changes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and address any discrepancies promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Administrator (minimum 3 years).
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll software systems (e.g., VIP Payroll, Sage Payroll).
• Strong understanding of HR processes related to payroll.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills suitable for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary within a remote work structure.
• Full-time remote position with flexible working hours.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for training on new payroll systems and compliance updates.
• A supportive remote team culture focused on accuracy and efficiency.