Payroll Admin Support
VirtuHire Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at VirtuHire. Remote, South Africa · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Run weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll cycles accurately and by their deadlines
- Check employee timesheets before entering the data, then resolve payroll differences and support audits
- Answer payroll questions from employees, managers and external contacts, including auditors or pension providers
- Keep employee records current and help HR and recruitment with onboarding and offboarding paperwork
- Apply tax, pension and statutory rules while tracking payroll legislation changes
What you bring
- You have junior-level experience handling payroll administration
- You understand tax codes, pensions and statutory compliance requirements
- You can use Microsoft Excel and have worked with payroll queries from employees, managers or outside contacts
- You are available during Cape Town business hours
Who this fits
This mid-level remote role suits someone who prefers accurate, structured payroll administration and regular contact with internal and external stakeholders. Payroll experience in recruitment or contractor and temporary payrolls is a bonus.
From the employer
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.
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