Payroll and Benefits Officer

Scope of Position:

The primary role of the Payroll & Benefits Officer will be to manage all the payroll functions including processing monthly payroll administers the benefits program and compensation program. This is a very hands-on position forming part of the Talent and Culture team and requires close interaction with the Finance Team on a regular basis.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Receives payroll information and will be responsible for accurate input of data into Company Payroll System.

• Align and stream the payroll and benefits system.
• Capture the monthly timesheet hours into the payroll system.
• Capture Commissions and Gratuities into the payroll system.
• Capture any adhoc payroll inputs and submissions including deductions.
• Capture all leave according to company policies and procedures.
• Process Maternity leave remuneration in terms of the maternity leave contract.
• Audit payroll balance sheets YTD earnings etc
• Ensure the processing of new hires temporary workers transfers promotions and terminations is accurate and timely
• Completes appropriate changes to employees direct deposits Tax changes and benefits
• Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports including weekly monthly quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll hours worked leave accrual tax deductions benefit deductions etc )
• Submit South African Revenue Services returns and relevant documentation to the Department of Labour in connection with payroll and benefits.
• Critically review and analyze current payroll benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations.
• Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base including wages benefits sick and leave time in line with contracts.
• Balances Monthly Payroll and distributes reports and Employee Payslips.
• Manages all the Employee Benefits i.e. Medical Aid Retirement Fund Disability Retirement Plans and Death Claims.
• Assist with Salary Programs; ensuring equitable and consistent application of compensation policies and guidelines taking into consideration Salary and Remuneration Benchmarks.
• Assist in the Administration of compensation programs reviewing changes in salaries for conformance to policy; identify and analyze compensation problems and recommend solutions.
• Assist with Off-Boarding of employees including cancelation/transfer of Medical Aid Provident Fund and ensure that the sage system is updated accordingly.
• Documents and maintains administrative procedures for compensation benefits and payroll process.
• Assists the other functions in the Talent and Culture department when required.

Competencies (Behavioural and Technical Skill Requirements):

• Ability to function effectively in a rapidly changing organization.
• Must be able to think logically and pay attention to details.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Provides outstanding customer service to answer questions/resolve issues related to benefits or payroll must have an approachable demeanor to all employees.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll related legislation and tax laws.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

• Appropriate Payroll and/or HR Diploma.
• Proficient in current payroll programmes such as Sage and Pay-Space.
• 5-7 years of related benefits and payroll management experience knowledge of employee benefits laws and statutory requirements.
• Proficient knowledge of PC software including Microsoft office internet.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Proficiencies in South African Employee benefits products including Retirement Benefits and Medical Health Benefits.

Additional Information :

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time