Description:
Company and Job Description:A fast-paced recruitment / contractor payroll environment is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll and billing services. This role is suited to a technically strong payroll professional who enjoys hands-on processing, complex problem-solving, and supporting team capability.
The Senior Payroll Specialist will play a key role in delivering end-to-end payroll and billing, managing complex payroll adjustments, ensuring statutory compliance, and acting as a trusted point of contact for payroll queries. The role requires strong systems knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and confidence in working to tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Billing Processing
Perform manual imports of employee, client, and placement data Process timesheets and expenses, including reviews, validations, and approvals Manage payroll adjustments, recalculations, and advance payments Deliver accurate end-to-end payroll and billing in line with SLAs Recalculate tax, statutory, and other deductions, including issuing P45s Adjust and re-bill invoices, ensuring correct rates, deductions, and margins Perform bank transfers and support accurate reconciliation
Reconciliations & Controls
Complete in-house and margin reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Perform Service User Number and BACS file format checks Support banking activities, including BACS uploads, invoice uploads, and drawdowns Load and manage court orders and associated payments
Compliance & Stakeholder Management
Process statutory payroll inputs Respond to payroll queries from consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders Ensure payroll processing meets audit, control, and regulatory requirements
Vendor & Team Support
Manage Umbrella vendor relationships and payroll-related queries Provide day-to-day support and cover for junior payroll team members Share knowledge and best practices to support team continuity
Job Experience and Skills Required:
Completed Matric
Completed Payroll Certificate would be beneficial
3 5 years experience in Payroll
Strong end-to-end payroll and billing knowledge
Strong reconciliation skills and high attention to detail
Apply now!
16 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za