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Payroll Administrator

Remote RecruitmentSouth AfricaPosted Oct 10, 2026

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Job descriptionReq AF38A242BB

Salary: R29 000 – R32 000 per month

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Payroll Administrator for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa, owning accurate, on-time payroll for a UK team.

Role overview

You will make sure people are paid correctly and on time. Working to UK payroll cycles, you will prepare inputs, run checks and keep records tidy so every payday is clean.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and process weekly or monthly payroll
Check hours, starters, leavers and changes for accuracy
Calculate deductions, pensions and statutory payments
Answer employee payroll queries clearly and promptly
Keep payroll records compliant and audit-ready

What you'll need

Experience processing payroll end to end
Experience with payroll software such as Sage, BrightPay or Xero Payroll
Working knowledge of PAYE, NI and pension auto-enrolment, or willingness to learn
Strong numeracy and attention to detail
Discretion with confidential information

Nice to have

Experience with UK payroll
Familiarity with HMRC reporting
Experience with Excel lookups and pivots

What's on offer

This is a full-time, 100% remote role working UK hours, 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST). You will join a friendly UK team, receive clear onboarding and support, and work with a company that values reliability, communication and growth. We are looking for South African talent who want a stable remote career with a UK employer. Day to day you will use modern, cloud-based tools, so you can work from home with the equipment you already have. Our recruitment team supports every placement from application through to your first day, and we keep communication open so you always know where you stand throughout the hiring process. Apply with your CV and we will be in touch if you are shortlisted.

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What applying to Remote Recruitment usually looks like

Based on publicly available information, candidates applying through Workable can generally expect a standard online application process involving a form submission, resume upload, and sometimes a brief set of screening questions. Workable, as an ATS, typically supports automated acknowledgment emails upon submission, though response times vary depending on the employer's internal review process. For roles at Remote Recruitment, candidates may encounter multiple stages, which can commonly include an initial recruiter screening, followed by one or more interviews with hiring managers or team members. Some roles may also involve skills assessments or practical exercises relevant to the position, such as administrative, financial, or customer-facing tasks. Applicants should ensure their resumes are tailored and keyword-optimized, as Workable's system may use filtering tools to help employers manage high application volumes efficiently.

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