Senior Payroll Specialist

About the role

DigiCert is looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist based in Cape Town. The role focuses on international payroll processing for Japan, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium and Singapore, alongside South African payroll. It suits someone with strong payroll administration skills who can meet deadlines and manage several projects in a fast-paced global technology company.

Key responsibilities

• Process international payrolls accurately and on time for Japan, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium, Singapore and South Africa.
• Handle statutory deductions and compliance obligations for each jurisdiction, such as social security, pension contributions and income tax withholding.
• Reconcile payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy.
• Identify ways to improve payroll efficiency and maintain SOP documentation.
• Act as liaison to payroll vendors and support payroll audits.
• Support the Payroll Manager and team, plus other duties as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma (strongly preferred).
• 4+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience; technology industry preferred.
• Native or bilingual English (essential), with professional written and verbal English preferred.
• Prior experience in a high-volume, fast-paced payroll environment.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and practices (essential).
• Knowledge of payroll regulations in Japan, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium and Singapore (preferred).
• Certified Payroll Processor (preferred).
• ADP Workforce Now and ADP Streamline experience (preferred).
• Attention to detail, discretion, independence and good time management.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off, including holidays and additional leave options, plus family-friendly leave.
• Health and wellness support, including medical cover where applicable, gym reimbursements and mental well-being resources.
• Pension, life insurance and income protection (location dependent).
• Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, LinkedIn Learning access and referral bonuses.

Applications must be submitted through the company's careers portal; resumes sent by email will not be considered.