Senior Payroll Lead - Multi-Client Payroll

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment seeks a Payroll Administrator for their Gqeberha office. The successful candidate will manage payroll for approximately 300 employees across ±25 clients, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll functions. Key responsibilities include statutory reporting, EMP501 reconciliations, and managing payroll-related queries. A minimum of 4 years' experience in payroll administration and strong Excel skills are essential, as well as integrity and leadership capability. Join a team prioritizing accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ payroll administration experience.
• Experience with Sage 300 People is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary.
• High level of integrity and ethics is essential.
• Strong team player with leadership capability needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for about 300 employees across ±25 clients/stores.
• Ensure month-end statutory reporting is completed accurately.
• Perform EMP501 reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Update and manage store contracts where required.
• Submit UI19, UI2.7, and other documents to the Department of Labour.
• Manage leave and support audits by the Department of Labour.
• Resolve employee payroll queries and communicate with franchisees.
• Oversee payroll team management and adherence to deadlines.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Sage 300 People

Excel

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership capability

Integrity and ethics

Team player

Job description

Jackie Cory Recruitment seeks a Payroll Administrator for their Gqeberha office. The successful candidate will manage payroll for approximately 300 employees across ±25 clients, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll functions. Key responsibilities include statutory reporting, EMP501 reconciliations, and managing payroll-related queries. A minimum of 4 years' experience in payroll administration and strong Excel skills are essential, as well as integrity and leadership capability. Join a team prioritizing accuracy and compliance.