Payroll Tax Administrator

Our client, a fast-growing global workforce solutions business, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Payroll Tax Administrator to join their Johannesburg team.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong payroll or tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance within a global payroll structure.

The Payroll Tax Administrator will be responsible for supporting payroll preparation and managing tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions within a global Employer of Record operating model. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll tax processes, compliance risk, and cross-border tax complexities.

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll tax processing, managing tax submissions, resolving discrepancies, and supporting compliance initiatives across international markets.

• Manage payroll tax calculations across multiple jurisdictions

• Ensure accurate gross-to-net payroll tax processing in line with country-specific requirements

• Prepare and review monthly and annual payroll tax submissions

• Investigate and resolve payroll tax discrepancies and reconciliation issues

• Ensure the timely submission and payment of taxes and statutory contributions

• Monitor legislative changes and implement relevant compliance updates

• Liaise with in-country stakeholders to resolve payroll tax queries

• Support internal audits and compliance reviews

• Maintain accurate payroll tax records and supporting documentation

• Assist with ad hoc payroll tax and compliance-related tasks

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Tax, or a related field

• Proven payroll and/or tax experience in multi-jurisdiction or cross-border environments

• Experience managing payroll tax submissions and compliance processes

• Strong understanding of tax compliance within international payroll structures

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, nested IF statements, and reconciliations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and across multiple time zones

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Advantageous experience includes exposure to Employer of Record environments, global payroll operations, cross-border tax implications, intercompany transactions, and multi-country reconciliations.

The recruitment process includes an initial interview followed by a technical assessment evaluating payroll tax competency, analytical thinking, Excel proficiency, and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic global organisation where technical expertise, precision, and analytical thinking are highly valued. If you are looking to grow your career within an international payroll environment, we would love to hear from you.