Senior Payroll Consultant — Sage 300 Pro (1500+ staff)

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for multiple clients. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with payroll practices, handle payroll for over 1500 employees, and provide guidance to junior consultants. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing using Sage 300 People, alongside strong Excel skills. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment in Randburg, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years payroll processing experience on Sage 300 People.
• Experience handling payroll for 1500+ employees.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Setup monthly payroll schedules for clients.
• Receive and process payroll input accurately.
• Ensure client approval is received on time.
• Resolve client payroll queries and run payment files.
• Conduct tax year-end reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Sage 300 People

Client advisory

Tax compliance

Excel proficiency

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4)

Sage 300 People certificate

Job description

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for multiple clients. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with payroll practices, handle payroll for over 1500 employees, and provide guidance to junior consultants. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing using Sage 300 People, alongside strong Excel skills. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment in Randburg, Gauteng.