Are you a payroll guru who gets excited about numbers process improvements and doing things right the first time At United Exports we re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings both precision and passion to the table.
In this role you ll take ownership of the full payroll function across multiple farms and entities - ensuring accuracy compliance and efficiency every step of the way. You ll work closely with the Payroll Manager and provide day-to-day guidance to Payroll Administrators while keeping everything running smoothly and on time.
Key Performance Outputs
- Collect calculate and input data to ensure accurate salary overtime deductions and leave processing.
- Review and prepare payroll for final approval and ensure payment is processed to all employees by the 25th of each month.
- Guide and support Payroll Administrators in daily tasks ensuring consistent standards across all entities.
- Accurately process final pay leave balances and statutory reporting for exits; ensure timely setup for new employees.
- Monitor and ensure leave is captured correctly and leave balances are updated and reported monthly.
- Keep payroll processes aligned with legislation including BCEA LRA SARS UIF COIDA and SDLA requirements.
- Compile monthly payroll reports earnings summaries and statutory reconciliations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Submit UIF declarations respond to UI-19 requests and ensure COIDA records are complete and submitted annually.
- Ensure all data in the payroll system is accurate and up to date; manage integrations with tax and HR systems.
- Provide timely support to employees and managers regarding payroll deductions benefits and employment confirmations.
- Process and approve changes in salaries deductions job grades or benefits following internal procedures.
- Assist in payroll audits by preparing accurate data reports and responding to audit queries.
Requirements
Education / Qualification
- Degree or Diploma qualification in Payroll HR or Finance.
- Minimum 5 years experience in performing the full payroll function and 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity.
- SAGE 300 Proficient
- Working knowledge of BCEA LRA EEA UIA and SDLA.
- Working knowledge of SARS legislation e-filing and as well as bi-annual submissions.
- Working knowledge of COIDA and annual submissions.
Functional / Technical
- Excellent communication and computer skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to interpret policies written communication and payroll data.
- Ability to be pro-active within the area of responsibility.
- Result and detail orientated.
- Analytical ability in recognizing and anticipating possible labour relations implications.
Functional / Technical Excellent communication and computer skills. Attention to detail. Excellent time management skills. Advanced Excell skills. Ability to interpret policies, written communication and payroll data. Ability to be pro-active within the area of responsibility. Result and detail orientated. Analytical ability in recognizing and anticipating possible labor relations implications. Working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA, and SDLA. Working knowledge of SARS legislation, e-filing and , as well as bi-annual submissions. Working knowledge of COIDA and annual submissions
Education
Qualification / Experience Degree or Diploma qualification in Payroll, HR or Finance. Minimum 5 years experience in performing the full payroll function and 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity.