Payroll Specialist SA

Role overview

Payroll responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time according to established schedules.
• Review time records, hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll information.
• Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and other employee updates.
• Enter payroll information into payroll and HR systems.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee questions about pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll records.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other teams to resolve payroll issues.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, payments, compliance requirements, and audits.
• Monitor deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and improve payroll processes.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll calculations, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience using payroll, HRIS, or accounting software.
• Strong numerical, analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, record-keeping, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with HR and Finance teams.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.

Candidate requirements

• Previous experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, accounting, finance, HR, or a similar role.
• Experience processing payroll and maintaining employee compensation records.
• Experience with payroll software, HRIS platforms, or accounting systems.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Experience reconciling payroll reports and resolving discrepancies.
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong computer and digital skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and financial information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
• English proficiency is required when working with English-speaking employees, clients, or teams.

Work arrangement

• The role requires the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• A reliable internet connection and suitable remote-work setup are required.