Description:
Hire Resolve's client, a major financial services company, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team based in Pretoria . The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for the Group, working closely with the Finance and HR Teams.Responsibilities
Philosophy
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Ensure payroll information is always accurate and verified before processing.
Processes
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Process monthly payroll transactions (appointments, terminations, increases, deductions, etc.)
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Communicate payroll deadlines, policies, and procedures.
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Process payroll adjustments.
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Prepare monthly reconciliations (salaries, tax, medical aid, provident fund).
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Provide payroll-related management reports and leave reports monthly.
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Load invoices on Sage X3, ensuring proper reconciliation to the payroll system.
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Prepare payment requisitions for all salary-related items, including directors’ remuneration, and coordinate payments.
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Maintain accurate and complete payroll records.
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Register companies with authorities (SARS, Workmen’s Compensation, Department of Labour).
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Prepare and submit statutory declarations (EMP201, EMP501, UIF, Compensation) and process related payments.
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Generate and release IRP5s and payslips.
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Administer Medical Aid and Provident Fund portals.
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Support HR processes (e.g., dummy payslips, manual leave calculations).
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Prepare audit documentation for internal and external audits.
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Act as primary liaison with PaySpace consultants.
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Administer payroll system controls (access, backups, entity setups, tax rates).
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Handle queries from authorities, auditors, and staff.
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Calculate monthly maternity leave pay.
People
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Communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels to resolve queries.
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Work collaboratively within a team.
Requirements
Formal Education:
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Degree or Diploma in Payroll Administration or equivalent certificate.
Experience:
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Minimum of 3 years in payroll administration in Financial Sector (Wealth Management / Insurance)
Skills:
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Planning and organizing
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Problem-solving and analysis
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Effective communication
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Ability to work under pressure
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Automation focus
Attributes:
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Methodical
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Detail-oriented
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Focused
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Team-oriented
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Eager to learn
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Disciplined
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Accurate
Knowledge:
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Labour legislation impacting payroll
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Payroll calculations
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SARS requirements (including tax directives)
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PaySpace experience (advantageous)
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Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Other Requirements
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Flexibility to work outside normal hours when needed
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Remote work subject to management approval
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Willingness to travel if required
Benefits
Market-related salary
- Please Note, if you Don't MATCH
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Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use " Payroll Administrator " as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
Requirements:
-
Ensure payroll information is always accurate and verified before processing.
-
Process monthly payroll transactions (appointments, terminations, increases, deductions, etc.)
-
Communicate payroll deadlines, policies, and procedures.
-
Process payroll adjustments.
-
Prepare monthly reconciliations (salaries, tax, medical aid, provident fund).
-
Provide payroll-related management reports and leave reports monthly.
-
Load invoices on Sage X3, ensuring proper reconciliation to the payroll system.
-
Prepare payment requisitions for all salary-related items, including directors’ remuneration, and coordinate payments.
-
Maintain accurate and complete payroll records.
-
Register companies with authorities (SARS, Workmen’s Compensation, Department of Labour).
-
Prepare and submit statutory declarations (EMP201, EMP501, UIF, Compensation) and process related payments.
-
Generate and release IRP5s and payslips.
-
Administer Medical Aid and Provident Fund portals.
-
Support HR processes (e.g., dummy payslips, manual leave calculations).
-
Prepare audit documentation for internal and external audits.
-
Act as primary liaison with PaySpace consultants.
-
Administer payroll system controls (access, backups, entity setups, tax rates).
-
Handle queries from authorities, auditors, and staff.
-
Calculate monthly maternity leave pay.
-
Communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels to resolve queries.
-
Work collaboratively within a team.
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Degree or Diploma in Payroll Administration or equivalent certificate.
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Minimum of 3 years in payroll administration in Financial Sector (Wealth Management / Insurance)
-
Planning and organizing
-
Problem-solving and analysis
-
Effective communication
-
Ability to work under pressure
-
Automation focus
-
Methodical
-
Detail-oriented
-
Focused
-
Team-oriented
-
Eager to learn
-
Disciplined
-
Accurate
-
Labour legislation impacting payroll
-
Payroll calculations
-
SARS requirements (including tax directives)
-
PaySpace experience (advantageous)
-
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
-
Flexibility to work outside normal hours when needed
-
Remote work subject to management approval
-
Willingness to travel if required
- Please Note, if you Don't MATCH
-
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use " Payroll Administrator " as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use " Payroll Administrator " as your subject line when applying via email