Payroll Administator
Hire Resolve · Bloemfontein, Free State
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Start free — we apply for you →- Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with strong Sage 300 People experience and a proven track record in managing complex payroll environments?
- A leading organisation in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the accurate and compliant execution of end-to-end payroll processes.
- This is not a basic payroll processing role. The successful candidate will work with multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations and payroll queries. Hands-on Sage 300 People experience is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including capturing, validation and reconciliation.
- Process payroll across multiple sites, including shifts, allowances, deductions and variable pay.
- Utilise Sage 300 People to accurately process and validate payroll transactions.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions.
- Manage UIF administration and support IRP5 reporting.
- Complete EMP201 validation and IOD administration.
- Manage benefit capturing, reconciliations and payment files.
- Ensure payroll processes comply with statutory and company requirements.
- Respond to payroll queries and resolve complex payroll matters.
- Work closely with HR, Finance and operational teams.
- Identify and resolve payroll issues before finalisation.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator in a complex payroll environment.
- Mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS.
- 2–4 years' relevant payroll experience.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR or a related field.
- Experience with multi-site, shift-based payroll, custom pay rules and reconciliations is highly advantageous.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- National Senior Certificate and valid driver's licence.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.