Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll Outsourcing division within Business Process Solutions (BPS). This operational role is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of multiple client payrolls ensuring compliance with statutory requirements adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and providing excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payrolls for multiple outsourcing clients across various industries including preparation documentation and disbursement of payroll EFT/transfers.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately on time and in line with client-specific requirements and SLAs.
• Prepare review and submit all statutory returns (PAYE SDL UIF COIDA EMP201/EMP501).
• Ensure legislative compliance with South African labour and tax laws.
• Perform payroll reconciliations variance analysis and exception reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with payroll outsourcing clients.
• Handle escalated payroll and statutory queries from clients.
• Prepare and review client-specific payroll reports and statutory summaries.
• Participate in client meetings service reviews and issue resolution discussions.
• Support the onboarding of new outsourcing clients including payroll setup data validation parallel runs and go-live support.
• Register PAYE UIF SDL & COIDA at relevant statutory bodies.

Qualifications :

Minimum 5 years experience in a Payroll Outsourcing/Bureau environment processing multiple client payrolls.

• Proven experience working to strict SLAs and managing competing client deadlines.
• Solid understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Payroll qualification or certification advantageous.
• SAPA professional membership advantageous.

Systems & Technical Skills

• Experience with payroll systems such as Sage 300 Sage VIP PaySpace or similar.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (reconciliations pivot tables lookups).
• Strong reporting and analytical ability.
• Good understanding of PAYE principles and ability to resolve PAYE queries on payslips.
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Ability to prove calculations on payslips.
• Good knowledge of SARS and E-filing.

Behavioural Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven outsourcing environment.
• Problem-solving and sound decision-making ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple clients.

Additional Information :

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile depending on operational requirements.

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At Deloitte we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at workin every country in everything we do every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.

We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time