Payroll Technical Specialist at HRLeverage Africa

Job Summary

• HRLeverage is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Technical Specialist to manage the technical and compliance aspects of payroll operations
• The successful candidate will be responsible for payroll system configuration, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing, maintaining statutory compliance, and supporting payroll system integrations and reporting.
• This role requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and in-depth knowledge of payroll regulations and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain payroll systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including salaries, bonuses, overtime, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including tax, pension, and other regulatory obligations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Generate payroll reports for management, finance, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage payroll system upgrades, enhancements, and troubleshooting.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll documentation.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless payroll integration and operations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee payroll data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in payroll administration with strong technical/system exposure.
• Experience working with payroll systems such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, ADP, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and statutory regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and ERP integrations.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capability.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and system optimization.