Payroll Clerk

Sun Belle LLC

Payroll Clerk handling payroll operations at Sun World International. Supporting payroll, HR, and Finance processes with a global perspective in a hybrid environment.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeStellenbosch • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll accurately and on time, in line with established schedules
Maintain accurate payroll records, including timekeeping, leave balances, and employee data
Run validation and quality checks to ensure data integrity
Assist with payroll reconciliations, audits, and statutory reporting
Generate payroll reports for management and Finance
Support benefits administration, including enrolment changes and employee queries
Ensure compliance with South African tax, labour, and statutory requirements
Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience
Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems
Respond to payroll and benefits queries in a professional and timely manner
Partner with HR and managers to ensure data accuracy and aligned processes
Keep payroll and HR systems (including Paylocity) accurate and up to date
Support continuous improvement of payroll processes
Handle confidential employee information with care and discretion

Requirements

What you’ll need

A diploma or degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field — or currently completing one
Strong attention to detail and comfort working with sensitive, confidential information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Up to 3 years’ experience in payroll or HR administration
Exposure to Paylocity or a similar HRIS
Experience supporting payroll in a multi-country or global environment
Familiarity with the employee lifecycle

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exposure to global payroll processes across multiple regions
Structured onboarding with mentorship in your first 3 months
Hands-on training in Paylocity and internal systems
Clear career pathways across Payroll, HR, and Finance
A collaborative, supportive team environment that invests in your growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingdata validationpayroll reconciliationstatutory reportingbenefits administrationHRISMicrosoft Excelemployee record maintenancedata integrity checkspayroll reporting

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsconfidentialitytime managementproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsprofessionalismadaptabilityteam collaboration

Certifications

diploma in HRdegree in Financedegree in Accountingdegree in Business Administration