DigiCert
Senior Payroll Specialist
Cape Town · Work style not stated
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- EmployerDigiCert
- LocationCape Town
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employer posted
Who we are
DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust. We protect the digital world by ensuring the security, privacy, and authenticity of every interaction. Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform unifies PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management, to secure infrastructure, software, devices, messages, AI content and agents. Learn why more than 100,000 organizations, including 90% of the Fortune 500, choose DigiCert to stop today’s threats and prepare for a quantum-safe future at www.digicert.com
Job summary
We are in the market for a Senior Payroll Specialist based in Cape Town with excellent payroll administration skills and a versatile ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced global technology company.
Strong knowledge of South African payroll is required. The primary focus of this role is international payroll processing for Japan, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium, and Singapore.
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What you will do
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of international payrolls across Japan, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium, and Singapore, as well as South African payroll.
- Manage statutory deductions and compliance obligations specific to each jurisdiction, including social security, pension contributions, income tax withholding, and other country-specific payroll-related deductions.
- Perform detailed reconciliations of payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy of payroll processing.
- Identify areas to improve payroll efficiencies.
- Maintain SOP documentation.
- Serve as liaison to payroll vendors.
- Support payroll audits as required.
- Providing support to the Payroll Manager and team.
- Other duties and special tasks as required.
What you will have
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma (strongly preferred).
- 4+ years of solid end-to-end payroll processing experience (technology industry preferred).
- Native or bi-lingual proficiency in English (essential) with professional written and verbal proficiency in English (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and practices (essential); knowledge of payroll regulations for Japan, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium, and Singapore (preferred)
- Certified Payroll Processor (preferred).
- ADP Workforce Now and ADP Streamline Experience (preferred).
- Prior experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced payroll environment.
- Self-motivated by opportunities to gain knowledge and improve processes.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
- Strong attention to detail and discretion, able to work confidentially.
- Ability to work independently and well under pressure with exceptional work ethic, organization, and time management skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous paid time off, including holidays and additional leave options
- Family-friendly leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and other supportive leave programs
- Health and wellness support, including medical cover (where applicable), gym reimbursements, and mental well-being resources
- Pension, life insurance, and income protection benefits (location dependent)
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential support for employees and their families
- Education assistance and professional development opportunities
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous learning resources
- Employee referral bonus program and additional company perks and discounts
- Business travel insurance and global employee support programs
To protect candidate information and maintain a secure hiring process, all applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Resumes or CVs sent directly via email will not be reviewed or considered.
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