O’Brien Recruitment is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, you’ll play a critical role in managing payroll functions for our organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone experienced in high-volume, multi-payroll environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-cycle payroll processing for 500+ employees, including temporary and permanent staff.
• Use Sage 300 payroll software to manage payroll data, timesheets, and employee records.
• Handle multiple payrolls (weekly, 25th and month-end), ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Pull reports on hours worked from the PRP system and generate payroll reports used for invoicing.
• Respond promptly to payroll enquiries and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Ensure adherence to South African labour laws and tax regulations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in payroll administration, handling a payroll of 500+ employees.
• Proficiency in Sage VIP or Sage 300 (essential).
• Experience with multiple payrolls is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Solid understanding of South African labour laws and tax regulations.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

Duration: This is a maternity cover position, anticipated to last 3-4 months.

If you’re ready to bring your payroll expertise to a supportive, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!