Payroll Administrator
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Experience Required:
4-5years
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Payroll Administrator to join our client for 3-4 months.
Customer Service:
- Provide efficient support to relevant stakeholders by investigating and resolving payroll-related queries within agreed turnaround times.
- Deliver efficient friendly and effective internal service to all employees regarding payroll and HR-related matters.
- Uphold company values policies and the employee value proposition.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and protect payroll information in line with the POPI Act.
Payroll Input and Processing:
- Accurately and timeously capture payroll information for interim and main payroll runs.
- Ensure all employee data (personal financial and job-related) is correctly maintained on the payroll system.
- Prepare payrolls within agreed timelines for review and approval.
- Maintain payroll records and reports for audit purposes in line with statutory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with payroll standards and legislative requirements.
- Provide payroll support to the Payroll Manager to ensure smooth service delivery to the business.
Administration:
- Ensure Master Data accuracy in accordance with approved documentation.
- Administer leave by capturing all leave transactions accurately and preventing errors or duplication.
Reporting:
- Perform Flexicare medical insurance reconciliations.
- Compile and submit NUMSA and Stats SA reports.
- Prepare ad-hoc payroll and HR reports as required.
Training and Development:
- Attend recommended company training sessions.
- Stay up to date with payroll legislation and best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum of 34 years experience in Payroll Administration.
- Experience managing high-volume payrolls.
- Minimum 2 years experience using Sage 300 People (non-negotiable).
- Strong knowledge of statutory and discretionary payroll deductions including PAYE calculations.
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation processes and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of the Income Tax Act UIF and SDL.
- High level of computer literacy.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment (advantageous).
Key Competencies:
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Customer-centric with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
Qualification:
- Grade 12 with Accounting and/or Mathematics.
- Payroll Certificate or Diploma.
- Tertiary qualification in Payroll Administration and/or Human Resources (advantageous).
Required Skills:
Minimum of 34 years experience in Payroll Administration. Experience managing high-volume payrolls. Minimum 2 years experience using Sage 300 People (non-negotiable). Strong knowledge of statutory and discretionary payroll deductions including PAYE calculations. Solid understanding of payroll legislation processes and compliance requirements. Knowledge of the Income Tax Act UIF and SDL. High level of computer literacy. Experience working in a fast-paced environment (advantageous).
Required Education:
Grade 12 with Accounting and/or Mathematics. Payroll Certificate or Diploma. Tertiary qualification in Payroll Administration and/or Human Resources (advantageous).
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Paychex
- Accounting
- UltiPro
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Ceridian
- Paylocity
- HRIS
- Payroll
- ADP
- Kronos
- Human Resources
