Senior Payroll Adminsitrator

Centre Recruit Consultants; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre Recruit Consultants is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator in Bloubergrant, South Africa. The role focuses on processing payroll for 500–700 employees monthly, verifying timesheets, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll, strong numerical/analytical skills, and proficiency with payroll software. Hybrid work after probation is possible, with emphasis on confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in payroll administration.
• Experience handling high-volume payroll processing (500+ employees).
• Proficient in payroll software systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and manage payroll for 500–700 employees monthly.
• Collect, verify, and reconcile timesheets and attendance data.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Prepare payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Respond to employee queries regarding salaries, deductions, and tax issues.
• Keep up to date with changes in tax laws and payroll regulations.

Skills

High-volume payroll processing

Numerical and analytical skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or degree in HR or Accounting

Tools

Payroll software systems

Excel

Job description

Bloubergrant, South Africa | Posted on 22/04/2025

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume timesheet processing with ease. This is a critical role that requires reliability, accuracy, and a thorough understanding of payroll systems and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Accurately process and manage payroll for 500–700 employees monthly.

Collect, verify, and reconcile employee timesheets and attendance data.

Ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations and company policies.

Maintain and update employee payroll records.

Prepare payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Liaise with HR and Finance departments to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Respond to employee queries regarding salaries, deductions, and tax-related issues.

Keep up to date with changes in tax laws and payroll regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll administration.

Proven experience handling high-volume payroll processing (500+ employees).

Proficient in payroll software systems (please specify preferred systems, if any).

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

High level of confidentiality and discretion.

Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

A diploma or degree in HR, Accounting, or related field.

Advanced Excel skills.

Possibility of working hybrid after probation