Payroll and Systems Analyst - North

A well-established organisation is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Payroll Data & Systems Analyst to support the payroll function in delivering accurate, compliant, and insight-driven remuneration processing. This senior-level role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong systems expertise and a passion for data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy working with complex data to enhance accuracy and efficiency, this opportunity offers meaningful impact within a structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, validate, and maintain payroll data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance

• Identify trends, irregularities, and opportunities for efficiency improvements

• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective measures

• Perform reconciliations across payroll and related systems

• Compile and distribute statutory and management reports (e.g. year-end and regulatory submissions)

• Liaise with HR, Finance, and IT to optimise data flows and reporting processes

• Support payroll system upgrades, implementations, testing, and enhancements

• Provide analytical insights to support payroll-related decision-making

• Ensure adherence to payroll legislation, tax regulations, and internal controls

• Assist with ad-hoc projects, audits, and reporting requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Matric

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, Data Analytics, or related discipline

• Minimum 10 years’ payroll experience in an analytical, specialist, or supervisory role

• Strong understanding of payroll operations, legislation, and compliance frameworks

• Experience managing large or complex payroll environments

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. SQL or equivalent)

• Proven experience in payroll data reconciliation and data integrity management

• Ability to produce meaningful reports, dashboards, and data visualisations

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders

Systems Experience

• Essential: SAGE 300 Payroll & HR (or similar enterprise payroll system)