Payroll Administrator
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Financial Services | HR & Payroll
WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a client to find a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator who thrives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. If you’re highly organised, proficient with Sage People300, and passionate about delivering accurate payroll and employee services, this is the perfect opportunity to step into a collaborative, impact-driven role.
About the Role
As a Payroll Administrator, you’ll be responsible for maintaining payroll accuracy, resolving employee queries, managing system updates, and ensuring all statutory requirements are met. You’ll be the go-to liaison between HR, Finance, and third-party payroll vendors, playing a crucial role in ensuring payroll runs smoothly and compliantly across the business.
Key Responsibilities- Onboard new employees and verify ID, banking, and tax information
- Process and maintain payroll data in Sage People300 & ESS
- Liaise with vendors for background checks and manage invoice processing
- Apply for income tax numbers and tax directives via SARS eFiling
- Administer staff loans, advances, and Paycurve deductions
- Handle leave processing, Jira ticket queries, and employee updates
- Prepare and process monthly referral fees in collaboration with the recruitment team
- Export payroll and employee data reports (e.g., terminations, banking, variances)
- Administer ESS access, password resets, and payroll system permissions
- Act as liaison with VAT IT and external Sage consultants (T3T)
- Assist with audit preparation and employee document back scanning (DocuVision)
- Proficient in Sage People300 & ESS
- Strong financial and computer literacy, particularly Excel
- Excellent administrative and time management skills
- High attention to detail and confidentiality
- Sound knowledge of South African labour law and BCEA
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure
- Experience using Jira ticketing systems
- Prior involvement in DocuVision or similar digital HR file projects
- Exposure to external payroll software vendors and integrations
- Join a dynamic and well-structured payroll function
- Hybrid working model with exposure to multi-entity operations
- Supportive environment focused on employee wellbeing and compliance
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale process and system improvement initiatives
Company Culture
Our client fosters a collaborative, compliant, and employee-centric culture. With a strong focus on professional integrity, innovation, and operational efficiency, they offer a structured environment where accountability and teamwork are key.
If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.