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Position : Payroll Specialist

Water Tower Group is a leading real estate development company specializing in luxury residential and commercial properties. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team on a full-time permanent basis.

As a Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for our employees. This includes calculating wages preparing and distributing paychecks and maintaining payroll records. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal state and local payroll laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Process payroll for all employees including calculating wages deductions and taxes
• Prepare and distribute paychecks or direct deposits to employees in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records including employee information tax withholdings and deductions
• Ensure compliance with all federal state and local payroll laws and regulations
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve any issues or discrepancies
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to management as needed
• Stay up-to-date on payroll laws and regulations and make recommendations for process improvements as necessary
• Assist with year-end payroll tasks including W-2 and 1099 preparation and distribution

Qualifications :

At Water Tower Group we value our employees and offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) matching and paid time off. We also provide opportunities for career growth and development within our dynamic and growing organization.

If you have a passion for payroll and a desire to work for a top real estate development company we encourage you to apply for our Payroll Specialist position. We look forward to hearing from you!

Key Skills

Data Entry,Paychex,QuickBooks,Accounting,10 Key Calculator,Paylocity,Microsoft Excel,Payroll,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Bookkeeping

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Become part of a dynamic team supporting the latest AI-driven technology in the financial services industry, helping clients manage and optimize their retirement plans.

A key component of our client’s mission to empower retirement savings includes effortless plan onboarding and ongoing plan administration. You will support coordination of payroll systems setup to ensure implementation is frictionless.

• Referencing existing documentation on payroll systems.
• Ensuring action items are completed in a timely manner.
• Increasing client speed to complete onboarding through successful completion of project tasks.

• Keen attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strong ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.
• Experience in operations or administrative roles is a plus, but not required. What’s most important is your ability to quickly understand new concepts and your passion for the work.
• Experience with collaboration, project management, and CRM tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, and Jira/Confluence.

• Good organizational skills.
• A quick learner.
• Regularly seeking understanding by frequently asking questions.

40 hours per week, 9-5pm US-ET.

Must be able to work US-East Coast/New York Time Zone.

• Type: Hourly.
• Rate: $5/hour.

Employment type: Contract.

Workplace type: Remote.

Seniority level: Entry Level.

Govchain is building a better way for small businesses to handle compliance and admin tasks. We're a growing, tech-focused company that makes business processes easier with smart software. As a Payroll Specialist, you'll manage payroll for small business clients and work with our tech team to improve software that makes payroll simpler and more efficient.

We believe starting a business should be as easy as a single click . The reality? There’s a ton of paperwork. We’re on a mission to remove that friction, helping entrepreneurs focus on what really matters—growing their business, not drowning in admin .

• Process and manage payroll for a portfolio of small business clients, ensuring accurate calculations, timely payments, and compliance with South African regulations.
• Handle monthly payroll submissions, including PAYE, UIF, and other deductions.
• Be the go-to expert for customers, addressing payroll queries and offering proactive advice on payroll processes and compliance.
• Work closely with our software developers to identify pain points in payroll processes and contribute ideas for automation and system improvements.
• Test and provide feedback on new payroll features, ensuring they align with real-world client needs.

• 2+ years of proven experience as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g. Sage, SimplePay) and a strong understanding of South African tax and labor laws.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with non-payroll professionals, especially software developers.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment with changing priorities.

• Competitive Salary and Growth Opportunities: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your expertise and contributions, along with plenty of opportunities to grow within the company. As Govchain expands, so can your role and career.
• Be Part of an Innovative Team: Work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team that’s reshaping how small businesses manage their admin and compliance tasks.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all. Enjoy flexibility in how and where you work, so you can stay productive while keeping life balanced.
• Supportive Culture: Join a workplace where innovation, teamwork, and initiative are celebrated, and where your ideas can make a real impact.
• Flexible Vacations and Holidays: We understand the importance of rest and work-life balance. Take time off when you need it, whether it’s for a holiday, family commitment, or just to recharge.

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Ready to master the art of payroll precision?

Join my client's team as a Payroll Specialist. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about payroll and HR administration, my client wants you.

This role is based in Durban North.

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly salary adjustments, including new hires, terminations, benefits, and deductions.
• Reconcile third-party payments and compile payment schedules.
• Maintain Provident Fund history and produce monthly payroll reports.
• Handle payroll reconciliation queries and complete necessary forms.

• Maintain employee data and process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls.
• Record additional earnings and deductions accurately.
• Ensure timely payroll processing and release.
• Produce necessary reports and payslips and address payroll queries promptly.

• Prepare and reconcile tax and compliance forms.
• Assist with various reporting requirements and HR-related queries.

• Support accurate payroll processing and compliance.
• Maintain employee records and generate payroll reports.
• Communicate effectively with employees and collaborate with team members.
• Address payroll discrepancies and assist with system upgrades.

• BCom or relevant payroll qualification
• 5 years of payroll experience.

R 200 000 - R 250 000 - Annually

Our client, specialising in Financial Planning, is currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist based in Bedfordview, Gauteng. The successful candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

• Generate EMP201 returns and notify clients of PAYE obligations before the 7th of the following month.
• Complete and submit Annual and Bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations.
• Issue IRP5 certificates, as necessary.
• Prepare and file annual Workers' Compensation Fund (WCA) returns.
• Ensure compliance with South African Revenue Service (SARS) regulations for all clients.
• Address and resolve any SARS compliance issues affecting the client portfolio.
• Facilitate the registration of new payroll clients for PAYE, UIF, and WCA contributions.
• Timely request payroll details and relevant documentation for monthly payroll processing.
• Compile and distribute payroll, including pay slips and pertinent reports to a client base of 120 monthly.

• Matric
• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Valid Driver’s License and own Vehicle.
• Essential: Extensive knowledge of Pastel and Microsoft Office.
• Essential: Tax principles and legislative knowledge.

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 18 April 2024, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position until 10 May 2024.

Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission and strive to respond to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will contact you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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