Senior Payroll Administrator Job – Omnia Group | Fourways, Gauteng

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Company

Omnia Group

Position

Senior Payroll Administrator

Reference Number

OMN260615-1

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Fourways, Gauteng, South Africa

Closing Date

22 June 2026

Senior Payroll Administrator Vacancy at Omnia Group

Omnia Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Administrator to join its payroll team in Fourways, Gauteng. This exciting permanent opportunity is ideal for payroll professionals with extensive experience managing multiple payrolls, international payroll operations, employee benefits administration, and statutory compliance.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll system integrity, managing employee benefits, supporting payroll audits, and ensuring compliance with South African and international payroll regulations.

This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic corporate environment while contributing to efficient payroll operations and employee satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Process and administer multiple payrolls accurately and on time.
Review and reconcile payroll reports, payroll taxes, retirement contributions, and employee benefits.
Ensure compliance with local and international payroll regulations.
Maintain payroll records, employee data, and payroll system integrity.
Process salary payments through banking platforms including FNB and Standard Bank.
Audit timesheets, overtime records, and attendance information.
Administer employee benefits including medical aid, retirement funds, insurance, and compensation claims.
Process payroll deductions, garnishments, withholdings, and statutory deductions.
Prepare quarterly, annual, and statutory payroll reports.
Coordinate payroll budgeting activities and reporting requirements.
Support payroll audits and compliance reviews.
Handle payroll-related employee queries and stakeholder communications.
Assist with disability claims and employee benefit administration.
Train payroll staff on payroll procedures, systems, and best practices.
Enforce payroll deadlines and ensure payroll accuracy across all payroll cycles.
Support management with compensation-related legal matters and payroll compliance requirements.
Perform additional payroll administration duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Matric or NQF Level 5 qualification.
Diploma (NQF Level 6 or 7) in:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Related field
Payroll certification or recognised payroll systems qualification.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of payroll administration experience.
Minimum 5 years managing multiple payrolls.
Minimum 3 years of international payroll experience.
Experience with payroll reporting, employee benefits, and statutory compliance.
Experience processing payroll through banking platforms.

Essential Skills and Competencies

Payroll Administration
International Payroll Management
Payroll Compliance
Employee Benefits Administration
Payroll Reporting and Reconciliation
Payroll Systems Management
Payroll Auditing
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution
Negotiation Skills
Time Management
Problem Solving
Professionalism and Integrity
Team Collaboration
Deadline Management
Confidentiality and Data Protection

Why Join Omnia Group?

Omnia Group is a leading organisation committed to operational excellence, employee development, and professional growth. This role provides an excellent opportunity for experienced payroll professionals to advance their careers within a respected and innovative business environment.

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