Payroll Specialist at Salt South Africa

About the Role

• As a Payroll Consultant, you will work closely with clients to support payroll processing, provide payroll guidance, troubleshoot issues, and assist businesses in getting the most value from their payroll systems.
• You will become a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate payroll complexities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and support end-to-end payroll activities for clients
• Assist clients with payroll-related queries and troubleshooting
• Provide guidance on payroll legislation and best practices
• Prepare and submit payroll-related statutory requirements
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and reporting
• Support payroll implementations, system upgrades, and migrations
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Liaise with internal teams to address complex payroll issues
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide exceptional service

Requirements

• 2-5 years’ payroll experience
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and legislation
• Experience with payroll systems such as Sage VIP, Sage 300, PaySpace, SimplePay or similar
• Knowledge of EMP201, EMP501, UIF, PAYE and statutory submissions
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Highly Advantageous

• Payroll bureau or outsourced payroll experience
• Experience supporting multiple clients
• Exposure to payroll implementations or system migrations
• Payroll certifications or related studies