Payroll Admin Support
Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Payroll Admin Support handles payroll processing, data integrity, and employee queries while supporting HR and recruitment teams with payroll-related tasks.
About this role
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Admin Support professional to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background, and prior experience in the recruitment sector would be a bonus.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and manage weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
- Verify and input employee timesheets, ensuring all information is correct.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, managers, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, pensions, and other statutory requirements.
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and assist with audits as needed.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data within internal systems.
- Support the HR and recruitment teams with payroll-related tasks, including onboarding and offboarding documentation.
- Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and best practices.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience in payroll administration is essential.
- Bonus: Experience in the **recruitment sector **, working with contractor or temporary payrolls.
- Familiarity with payroll software systems (e.g., Sage, ADP, or similar).
- Strong knowledge of tax codes, pensions, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
What Our Client is Looking For:
- A proactive and adaptable team player with a "can-do" attitude.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple deadlines.
- A natural problem solver who can troubleshoot payroll issues efficiently.
Benefits
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The opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
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Career development and training opportunities.
Skills
ADPAuditsData ReconciliationEmployee Data ManagementHRISMicrosoft ExcelOnboarding/offboarding DocumentationPayroll LegislationPayroll ProcessingPayroll SoftwarePensionsSageStatutory ComplianceTax ComplianceTimesheet Verification
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