Payroll Specialist

Recruiter:

TAC Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA001347/CC

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, based in Pretoria, is seeking a detailed-oriented Payroll Specialist using Sage 300 to manage and oversee all aspects of the payroll for 7 different entities.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Administer end-to-end payroll processing for all employees using Sage 300.
Ensure compliance with local payroll, wage, laws and best practices.
Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in pay or benefits.
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
Prepare and distribute payroll reports to Finance and HR departments.
Manage year-end processes including, and other statutory filings.
Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
Lead payroll audits and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
Stay current with changes in payroll laws and regulations and implement necessary updates in Sage 300

Requirements

Minimum 5 years payroll experience with the last 2 years in a senior or lead role
Proficiency in Sage 300 Payroll a prerequisite
Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance
Experience with multi-jurisdictional payroll
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to progress in the field of HR and a keen interest in other HR functions

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