Job Description

Introduction:
Are you a seasoned payroll professional with a passion for structure, accuracy, and mentoring others? Our manufacturing client in Springs is on the lookout for a confident and experienced Payroll Administrator to join their vibrant Shared Services team.
This is a key role where your expertise will directly impact payroll accuracy and employee experience. If you thrive in a structured, deadline-driven environment and enjoy improving systems while guiding others-you'll love this one.
What you'll be doing:

• Run full in-house payroll for a workforce of 1000+ employees
• Ensure everyone's paid on time and payslips go out without a hitch
• Validate final payouts for resignations and dismissals
• Check variances, process controls, and ensure everything adds up before final runs
• Mentor and support Employee Services Clerks for knowledge sharing and consistency
• Manage site payroll queries (2nd line) and help solve snags quickly
• Drive month-end processes: reporting, reconciliations, and costing
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and clear reconciling items timeously
• Recommend and test new processes, system updates, and compliance changes
• Be a proactive voice in payroll-related projects and support the broader Shared Services function

What you bring to the table:

• A relevant Payroll or Finance qualification
• Minimum 8 years' payroll experience, ideally in a high-volume environment
• Experience working with payrolls of 1000+ employees
• Good understanding of HR and personnel admin processes
• Hands-on experience with JDE or Educos (advantageous)
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Up-to-date understanding of BCEA, UIF, SDL and PAYE legislation

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy balancing precision with people support
• Love a smooth, structured payroll process
• Are proactive about improving systems and solving challenges
• Can work independently while still being a great team player
• Have an eye for reporting detail and the ability to guide others

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