Payroll Specialist

The Johannesburg Development Agency's job vacancy, Career and Recruitment

Job title : Payroll Specialist jobs in Gauteng

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : April 26, 2024

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Purpose of the position:

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Human Capital Operations & Talent Management the role will coordinate, implement, maintain, and review the payroll processing function to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions.

Key performance areas:

Payroll processing:
Process information on the payroll system in accordance with HR policy and procedures and within the required timeframe
Verify that the mandatory fields have been completed
Recover and monitor debt for any salary overpayments
Obtain approval from the Senior Manager to run the payroll, exporting payslips onto payroll system
File and maintain reports after the monthly payroll run has closed.

Payroll administration:
Verify the timeous receipt of all time sheets, payroll changes, records and other related material prior to close of payroll run
Liaise with Finance for the processing of payments to 3rd parties, and adhere to timeframes for the forwarding of the relevant statutory documentation
Maintain a filing system of all pay records, associated time-keeping data, statistics, leave records and related information in accordance with statutory requirements
Provide input into payroll policies, procedures and processes, and monitor compliance therein
Review payroll manuals, system manuals and training manuals and make recommendations to Senior Manager to improve content
Liaise with service providers on benefit administration i.e. requesting for and receiving medical aid and retirement information, and administer the Pension / Provident Fund portals
Prepare the SARS amount based on payroll system
Maintain integrity of the payroll system at all times, and make recommendations on system enhancements and / or maintenance to ensure payroll best practice and system efficiency
Input into the preparation of quarterly statistics in collaboration with the Senior Manager
Backup payroll reports and any relevant information and save on the server at the end of every month
Provide support during the audit process and ensure availability of the necessary payroll related documentation.

Payroll query handling:
Address all payroll queries in accordance with HR policy and procedures and within the allocated timeframe. This includes queries regarding medical aid, retirement, pay slips, garnishing orders, etc
Assist employees with completing and submitting claim forms.

Education and experience required:
Minimum National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Payroll Administration or similar (NQF Level 6)
Extensive knowledge of SAP and VIP payroll systems
Minimum 5-7 years' experience in payroll processing & payroll administration
Sound knowledge applicable HR and Tax legislation
Sound knowledge of Remuneration Best Practice
Sound knowledge of the HR industry
Advanced MS Word and EXCEL skills
Valid unendorsed code EB driver's license

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