Payroll Specialist

SUMMARY:
Payroll Specialist (End-to-End Payroll Operations)

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a leading South African financial services organisation with a strong track record of innovation and excellence spanning nearly three decades. The business is recognised for combining digital advancement with a people-first culture, delivering outstanding service while continuously evolving its systems and processes.

They are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence within a high-performing environment.

This role is ideal for a detail-driven payroll professional with strong technical expertise in South African payroll legislation and hands-on experience using PaySpace.

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Duties:

• Manage and execute full payroll processing on a monthly basis using PaySpace
• Perform payroll reconciliations and validate input data to ensure accuracy
• Handle statutory submissions including EMP201, EMP501 (bi-annual and annual) and related tax compliance requirements
• Ensure compliance with SARS, UIF, BCEA, COIDA, SDL, and other statutory legislation
• Maintain accurate payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and data protection compliance
• Support internal and external payroll audits and implement corrective actions where required
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently and effectively
• Provide payroll support, guidance, and advice to employees and management
• Monitor legislative and system changes impacting payroll and ensure timely updates
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and system optimisation

• Matric (Grade 12)
• NQF Level 7 qualification (Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related field advantageous)

• Minimum 8 years’ payroll experience
• At least 2 years’ hands-on experience working on PaySpace
• Proven experience managing full payroll processes within South Africa
• Strong exposure to payroll audits and compliance environments

• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation (BCEA, PAYE, UIF, COIDA, SDL)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong working knowledge of PaySpace payroll system
• Experience with SARS submissions and tax source codes
• Payroll reconciliation and reporting expertise

• Strong numerical accuracy and analytical ability
• High attention to detail with a strong compliance mindset
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Proactive approach to process improvement and efficiency
• Strong problem-solving ability with a solutions-driven mindset