Payroll Specialist

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Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Payroll Specialist - Woodstock in Cape Town

Join a growing multinational organisation expanding its footprint in South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to become part of a global team supporting payroll operations across multiple international regions. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment have a passion for accuracy and thrive on meeting deadlines this role offers excellent exposure to international payroll practices and career growth opportunities.

A well-established multinational organisation is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its Cape Town office. Reporting to the UK Payroll Manager the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payrolls across the UK Ireland UAE and South Africa.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with international Finance HR Operations and external payroll providers while gaining valuable exposure to complex multi-country payroll environments. The organisation offers a collaborative culture global exposure and the chance to contribute to an expanding international business.

Key Responsibilities

Process and support monthly fortnightly and ad-hoc payroll activities across multiple regions.
Manage payroll queries relating to salaries leave pensions tax statutory payments and payroll corrections.
Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy within payroll systems.
Prepare payroll reconciliations payroll journals and supporting reports.
Assist with pension submissions and payroll-related statutory reporting requirements.
Monitor and maintain annual leave sickness and employee absence records.
Collaborate with Finance HR and operational teams regarding payroll matters and employee remuneration.
Support employee self-service systems and payroll administration functions.
Ensure payroll compliance with applicable legislation and company policies.

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

Relevant Payroll Qualification (advantageous)
Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting Finance Payroll or a related field (advantageous)

Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience in a Payroll Specialist or Payroll Administrator role
Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
Exposure to high-volume payroll processing environments
Experience handling payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting
International payroll exposure will be advantageous

Skills:

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional stakeholder management skills

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Payroll Specialist - Woodstock in Cape TownJoin a growing multinational organisation expanding its footprint in South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to become part of a global team supporting payroll operations across multiple international regions. If ...

Key Responsibilities

Process and support monthly fortnightly and ad-hoc payroll activities across multiple regions.
Manage payroll queries relating to salaries leave pensions tax statutory payments and payroll corrections.
Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy within payroll systems.
Prepare payroll reconciliations payroll journals and supporting reports.
Assist with pension submissions and payroll-related statutory reporting requirements.
Monitor and maintain annual leave sickness and employee absence records.
Collaborate with Finance HR and operational teams regarding payroll matters and employee remuneration.
Support employee self-service systems and payroll administration functions.
Ensure payroll compliance with applicable legislation and company policies.

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

Relevant Payroll Qualification (advantageous)
Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting Finance Payroll or a related field (advantageous)

Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience in a Payroll Specialist or Payroll Administrator role
Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
Exposure to high-volume payroll processing environments
Experience handling payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting
International payroll exposure will be advantageous

Skills:

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional stakeholder management skills

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