Junior Payroll Administrator
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2 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Collect review and validate payroll input data
- Follow up on incorrect or missing payroll information
- Process payroll transactions including: New employees and terminations Working hours additional earnings deductions and leave Generate distribute and obtain sign-off on payroll reports Distribute payslips accurately and timeously
- Process and reconcile leave transactions
- Validate leave balances and monitor compliance (including 8-week sick leave rule)
- Resolve leave-related queries
- Maintain complete and accurate payroll records
- Ensure compliance with labour legislation and the POPI Act
- Safeguard sensitive and confidential employee information
- Validate ETI and statutory employee information
- Assist with Skills Development and Equity data on payroll systems
- Provide payroll reports and assist with ad hoc HR and payroll tasks
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12) is essential
- A relevant qualification in Payroll Accounting Finance or Human Resources (advantageous)
- Minimum 2 years experience processing payroll
- Minimum 2 years experience working with time and attendance systems
- Hands-on experience processing payroll and leave transactions on a payroll system
- Experience with Sage 300 People will be advantageous
- Exposure to time and attendance systems
- Experience with Farm Costing Solutions will be advantageous
- Experience or working knowledge of ETI (advantageous
- Solid understanding of payroll principles statutory deductions and contribution
- Working knowledge of payroll labour legislation and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook
- Strong numerical ability with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Proven ability to plan prioritise and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work proactively independently and under pressure
- Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-driven mindset
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- A reliable responsible and methodical approach to work
- Patient empathetic and able to support and liaise with off-site employees
- Selfmotivated energetic and a collaborative team player
- Be part of a supportive and professional HR team
- Gain exposure to diverse payroll and HR processes
- Opportunity to grow and develop your payroll career
Required Skills:
Experience processing payroll and leave on a payroll system (Sage 300 People will be advantageous) Experience on a time and attendance system (Farm Costing Solutions will be advantageous) Experience with ETI will be advantageous Good understanding of payroll principles Knowledge of statutory deductions and contributions Knowledge of payroll and labour legislation Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook Proven time management skills Ability to be pro-active within the area of responsibility Result- and deadline driven High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong numerical skills Ability to work under pressure Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Proven ability to plan and organise Problem solving skills Self-motivated and energetic Team player / strong collaborative ability Behavioural Reliable and Responsible Methodical and process driven Being a patient sympathetic listener Meeting scheduled deadlines Anticipating problems in payroll and timekeeping Maintain complete and accurate records
Required Education:
Minimum Education/Qualification/Experience:EducationMatric (Grade 12)Relevant Payroll Accounting Finance or HR qualification (advantageous)ExperienceMinimum 2 years payroll processing experienceMinimum 2 years time and attendance experience
