Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a meticulous and motivated HR/ Payroll Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with the PaySpace payroll system, a solid understanding of payroll principles, and a keen eye for accuracy. This role is key to ensuring payroll is processed correctly, on time, and in full compliance with South African labour and tax legislation, while providing professional support to employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: End-to-end monthly payroll processing on PaySpace, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, benefits, and third-party payments).

• System & Data Management: Maintain employee records on PaySpace, administer the ESS portal, and ensure accurate time & attendance inputs.

• Compliance & Reporting: Assist with EMP201, EMP501, IRP5s, and other statutory submissions; generate payroll and leave reports.

• Employee Support: Serve as first contact for payroll queries, ensuring confidential, timeous, and professional responses.

• Collaboration & Administration: Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity and seamless processes; maintain payroll records.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Matric (Grade 12); Payroll/Accounting certificate or diploma advantageous.

• Experience: 1–2 years in payroll administration; essential hands-on PaySpace experience.

• Knowledge: End-to-end payroll process, SA labour/tax laws, and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).

Skills & Competencies

• High accuracy and attention to detail (non-negotiable).

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Integrity and confidentiality with sensitive data.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management abilities.

• Proactive, team-oriented, and customer-focused approach.

If you meet all the requirements & wish to apply, please email your updated CV to tanya@tanyaserra.co.za