Senior Payroll Administrator

Brits - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and resilient Senior Payroll Administrator to oversee and execute the end to end weekly wages payroll for our Brits operation. The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of the tyre industry and a deep understanding of the complexities associated with wages payroll in a high volume fast paced manufacturing environment.

This role is pivotal to ensuring the accurate and timeous delivery of the weekly payroll maintaining full compliance and providing professional payroll support to the business.

Responsibilities:

Full end to end processing of the weekly wages payroll ensuring accuracy completeness and timeous delivery.

Validate and import Time and Attendance data

Respond to payroll queries in a professional service-oriented manner.

Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data ensuring alignment with statutory and internal controls.

Complete payroll reconciliations variance checks and assist with audit requirements and reporting.

Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including UIF PAYE SDL BCEA and labour legislation.

Process and administer UIF documentation terminations onboarding and changes.

Partner closely with HR and Operations to support business needs and resolve payroll related discrepancies.

Uphold confidentiality and compliance in line with POPIA requirements

Apply wage related rules such as overtime shift premiums allowances and bargaining council related requirements as relevant to the tyre manufacturing sector

Conduct manual checks when required to ensure accuracy of statutory deductions.

Key Competencies:

Strong resilience and the ability to support the business through challenges.

Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

Problem solving mindset with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a broader HR Operations team.

Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education Master other certification:

Matric with a relevant HR/Payroll/Finance qualification.

Experience (years):

6 years payroll experience preferably in a manufacturing or tyre industry environment with strong wages exposure.

Technical Skills:

In depth understanding of payroll legislation wage structures and statutory requirements.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and Sage 300 People payroll system.

Strong numerical ability and meticulous attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to thrive under pressure meet strict deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Languages Skills:

Proficiency in English is essential

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Adaptability

Collaboration and Teamwork

Cultural Sensitivity Customer Orientation

Proactiveness Conflict Resolution

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled and resilient Senior Payroll Administrator to oversee and execute the end to end weekly wages payroll for our Brits operation. The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of the tyre industry and a deep understanding of the complexities associated ...