Senior Payroll Administrator

Durpro Workforce Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Durpro Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to manage the full payroll function for about 300 employees in Durban. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, handle employee payroll queries, and maintain compliance with payroll and statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, capable of working independently, and comfortable overseeing payroll cycles, including weekly and monthly runs.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience managing payroll for a large employee base.
• Experience with weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Proficient with Peopleware - Qlink payroll and HR services.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll process for approximately 300 employees.
• Process and administer 180 monthly salaries and 120 weekly salaries.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in line with deadlines.
• Resolve employee payroll queries professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and confidentiality of information.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, deductions, and reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Peopleware Qlink

Regulatory compliance

Data accuracy

Independent worker

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Administrator to manage and oversee the full payroll function for approximately 300 employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, handling employee payroll queries, meeting strict deadlines, and maintaining compliance with relevant payroll and statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, able to work independently, and comfortable managing payroll cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll process for approximately 300 employees
• Process and administer 180 monthly salaries and 120 weekly salaries
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in line with established deadlines
• Manage and resolve employee payroll queries professionally and efficiently
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure the confidentiality of employee information
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and reporting requirements
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and implement effective controls to minimise errors
• Work independently while taking ownership of the payroll function

Minimum Requirements

• 5-10 years' payroll administration experience
• Proven experience managing payroll for a large employee complement
• Experience processing both weekly and monthly payrolls
• Experience using Peopleware - Qlink payroll and HR services
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, statutory requirements, and payroll administration best practices
• Excellent numerical, organisational, and administrative skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve payroll queries
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet strict deadlines
• Previous involvement in the implementation of payroll or HR software systems
• Experience assisting with payroll system migrations, testing, data validation, and process improvements