Payroll Specialist

Posted 26 Days Ago
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Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Junior
Software
The Role
Processes and oversees the full payroll lifecycle, including onboarding, terminations, leave, payroll data entry, payslip distribution, reporting, and discrepancy resolution. Maintains accurate and confidential payroll records, manages employee queries and the payroll mailbox, ensures compliance with policies and deadlines, and supports payroll-related activities. Requires proficiency in Sage 300 People, Excel, data management, and payroll administration.
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Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing and overseeing all payroll-related activities, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with internal policies and payroll deadlines. This includes managing the full payroll lifecycle, from onboarding to termination and post-employment processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with Sage 300 People, solid knowledge of payroll best practices, and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of service.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years of payroll administration experience (Essential)
  • Proficient in Sage 300 People payroll system (Experience Essential)
  • Experience in information and data management (Advantageous)
  • Qualification in Finance, HR, Payroll, Administration, or Management (preferred)
Responsibilities

 (including but not limited to):

  • Process and administer all payroll data on the Sage 300 People system (manual and bulk uploads)
  • Execute payroll functions for new hires, terminations, leave, maternity/paternity, and other employee events
  • Distribute payslips and handle employee payroll queries via phone and email
  • Maintain and manage the payroll mailbox, ensuring timely responses and action
  • Collect, calculate, and enter accurate data to maintain payroll records
  • Investigate and resolve any payroll discrepancies
  • Provide payroll reports and respond to requests from management or other departments
  • Adhere to payroll policies and procedures, maintaining a high level of accuracy and compliance
  • Ensure employee confidentiality and data protection at all times
  • Contribute to the team by supporting other payroll-related tasks as needed

Skills & Competencies Required:

  • Strong numerical and data entry skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Good analytical and reporting abilities
  • Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills with a people-first mindset
  • Proficient in Excel (intermediate to advanced) and MS Office Suite
  • Experience with financial software (Sage 300 People essential)
  • Positive, resilient, and adaptable in a dynamic work environment

Skills Required

  • Minimum 2 years of payroll administration experience
  • Proficiency in Sage 300 People payroll system
  • Experience in information and data management
  • Qualification in Finance, HR, Payroll, Administration, or Management
  • Strong numerical and data entry skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Good analytical and reporting abilities
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with financial software
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The Company
HQ: Guwahati, Assam
243,049 Employees
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

Teleperformance is a global digital business services company. Our global scale and local presence allow us to be a force of good in supporting our communities, our clients, and the environment. We deliver the most advanced, digitally-powered business services to help the world’s best brands streamline their business in meaningful and sustainable ways.

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