Senior Payroll Specialist - Sage 300 (High-Volume)

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is sourcing a Senior Payroll Administrator for our client based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. You will manage payroll for permanent and temporary staff, ensuring timely processing across monthly cycles and departments.

You will handle data management, overtime, deductions, and compliance with SA labour legislation, using Sage 300 and ERS for clocking. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ payroll administration experience, preferably in a high-volume environment (3000+ employees).
• Matric (Grade 12).
• Tertiary qualification in Payroll Administration is required.
• Knowledge of ROE submissions and NBCRFLI rules.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing for weekly and monthly cycles, including salaries for permanent and temporary staff.
• Overtime and timekeeping administration using ERS Clocking System and Excel (VLOOKUP, pivots).
• Maintain employee records in Sage 300 and manage changes to payroll data.
• Handle UIF, leave, deductions, and compliance with SA labour law.
• Respond to payroll queries and support Payroll Manager with tasks.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Tertiary qualification in Payroll Administration

Tools

Sage 300

ERS Clocking System

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is sourcing a Senior Payroll Administrator for our client based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. You will manage payroll for permanent and temporary staff, ensuring timely processing across monthly cycles and departments.

You will handle data management, overtime, deductions, and compliance with SA labour legislation, using Sage 300 and ERS for clocking. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.