Payroll Administrator

An FMCG manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee payroll administration and time-and-attendance processes ensuring accurate and timely payroll reliable employee records and compliance with applicable legislation and company procedures

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise weekly payroll processing and verify timesheets leave overtime appointments transfers and terminations
• Check payroll calculations deductions benefits and supporting documentation for accuracy
• Investigate and resolve payroll wages and leave queries and discrepancies
• Oversee biometric clocking shift patterns attendance records and authorised overtime
• Prepare weekly and monthly payroll wage overtime attendance leave and headcount reports
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality
• Support payroll reconciliations audits and compliance with labour and statutory requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
• At least 3 years payroll administration experience; supervisory experience is an advantage
• Experience with payroll software; Accsys experience would be beneficial

Knowledge and Skills:

• Sound knowledge of payroll processes BCEA requirements and statutory deductions such as PAYE UIF and SDL
• Strong numerical Excel data-entry and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good communication organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines maintain confidentiality and work effectively with employees supervisors and management