Payroll Administrator

Role overview

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Payroll Administrator to join a growing UK employer, working fully remotely from South Africa. You'll own the accurate, on-time running of payroll for a busy team, keeping records tidy and answering pay queries with care. This is a great fit if you enjoy detail, deadlines and being the person people trust to get the numbers right.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly and weekly payroll runs accurately and on schedule
• Maintain employee pay records, tax details and leave balances
• Handle starter, leaver and change-of-detail updates
• Answer payroll queries from staff clearly and promptly
• Reconcile payroll reports and flag any discrepancies
• Support month-end reporting and compliance checks

What you'll need

• Experience with payroll processing or a similar finance/admin role
• Familiarity with payroll software and spreadsheets
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers
• Clear written and spoken English
• A reliable home internet connection and quiet workspace

What's on offer

A salary of R16,000–R22,000 per month, working hours of 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), and a stable, fully remote role with a supportive UK team. Remote Recruitment connects skilled South African professionals with UK employers who value their work and offer real long-term prospects.