Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator – Benefits & Compliance Location: Sandton, Johannesburg

Salary: Negotiable based on skills and experience + benefits

An established organisation within the staffing, recruitment and outsourcing industry is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate administration of weekly and monthly payrolls, employee benefits, statutory compliance, payroll reconciliations and employee records, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time and that all payroll activities meet legislative and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within required deadlines.
• Validate payroll inputs and conduct payroll quality checks.
• Process new appointments, salary adjustments, transfers, terminations and final payments.
• Maintain accurate employee master data and payroll records.
• Process leave transactions and maintain ESS leave records.
• Administer employee benefits, including provident fund, funeral and death benefits.
• Process benefit applications, amendments, enrolments and employee claims.
• Liaise with benefit providers and assist employees with benefits-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Process and reconcile PAYE, UIF, SDL and other statutory deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and month-end information.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and implement corrective action.
• Maintain complete, confidential and audit-ready payroll records.
• Liaise with operational teams regarding payroll inputs and employee movements.
• Work closely with HR, Finance and external service providers to ensure accurate payroll and benefits administration.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Payroll Administration Certificate, Diploma or related qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years' payroll administration experience.
• Proven experience processing end-to-end payrolls within a - South African payroll environment.
• Sage 300 People experience is essential.
• Experience administering employee benefits and fund-related processes is highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of the BCEA, PAYE, UIF, SDL and relevant payroll legislation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working within a medium to large payroll environment.
• Strong payroll reconciliation, reporting and data-validation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Send your CV with the subject line: PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.