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Payroll Admin Support

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TESTER Inc is a specialist payroll business operating in the financial services sector. The team focuses on delivering accurate, dependable payroll support and maintaining the high standards of compliance and administration that clients rely on.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Payroll Admin Support professional to play an important part in day-to-day payroll operations. The role suits someone who enjoys structured administrative work, takes pride in accuracy, and can support smooth payroll delivery while working closely with internal teams and external contacts.

Responsibilities

  • Process and manage weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
  • Verify and input employee timesheets, ensuring all information is correct.
  • Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, managers, and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, pensions, and other statutory requirements.
  • Reconcile payroll discrepancies and assist with audits as needed.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data within internal systems.
  • Support the HR and recruitment teams with payroll-related tasks, including onboarding and offboarding documentation.
  • Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and best practices.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Junior-level experience in payroll administration is essential.
  • Bonus: Experience in the recruitment sector, working with contractor or temporary payrolls.
  • Familiarity with payroll software systems (e.g., Sage, ADP, or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of tax codes, pensions, and statutory compliance requirements.
  • Experience responding to payroll queries from employees, hiring managers, and external stakeholders such as auditors or pension providers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Availability during Cape Town business hours is essential.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
  • Career development and training opportunities.

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Photo, How many years of experience do you have in the role you are applying to?, Have you previously worked for a UK/US company?, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Do you have a degree/diploma?, Cover letter, What is your desired salary? (In ZAR), What is your current notice period?

  • Do you have at least 2 years of experience as a Payroll Administrator? yes / no
  • Could you tell us about your experience working in payroll administration? What types of payroll tasks have you handled, and in what kind of organizations? written answer
  • Are you currently based in Cape town? yes / no

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