Payroll Administrator

3 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa O'Brien Recruitment Full time

O’Brien Recruitment is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, you’ll play a critical role in managing payroll functions for our organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in high-volume, multi-payroll environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full-cycle payroll processing for 500+ employees, including temporary and permanent staff.
  • Use Sage 300 payroll software to manage payroll data, timesheets, and employee records.
  • Handle multiple payrolls (weekly, 25th and month-end), ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Pull reports on hours worked from the PRP system and generate payroll reports used for invoicing.
  • Respond promptly to payroll enquiries and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
  • Ensure adherence to South African labour laws and tax regulations.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in payroll administration, handling a payroll of 500+ employees.
  • Proficiency in Sage VIP or Sage 300 (essential).
  • Experience with multiple payrolls is advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.
  • Solid understanding of South African labour laws and tax regulations.
  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

Duration: This is a maternity cover position, anticipated to last 3-4 months.

If you’re ready to bring your payroll expertise to a supportive, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you 


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