Payroll Clerk

Role Overview

• Process payroll accurately and on time, in line with established schedules
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including timekeeping, leave balances, and employee data
• Run validation and quality checks to ensure data integrity
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, audits, and statutory reporting
• Generate payroll reports for management and Finance
• Support benefits administration, including enrolment changes and employee queries
• Ensure compliance with South African tax, labour, and statutory requirements
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems
• Respond to payroll and benefits queries in a professional and timely manner
• Partner with HR and managers to ensure data accuracy and aligned processes
• Keep payroll and HR systems (including Paylocity) accurate and up to date
• Support continuous improvement of payroll processes
• Handle confidential employee information with care and discretion

Requirements

• A diploma or degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field — or currently completing one
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with sensitive, confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Up to 3 years’ experience in payroll or HR administration
• Exposure to Paylocity or a similar HRIS
• Experience supporting payroll in a multi-country or global environment
• Familiarity with the employee lifecycle

Benefits

• Exposure to global payroll processes across multiple regions
• Structured onboarding with mentorship in your first 3 months
• Hands-on training in Paylocity and internal systems
• Clear career pathways across Payroll, HR, and Finance
• A collaborative, supportive team environment that invests in your growth