Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer page is loaded## Payroll Officerlocations: AHRI - Durbantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: November 30, 2025 (8 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR **Description:**The Payroll Officer will perform a variety of day-to-day administrative duties in preparation and processing of the AHRI monthly payroll using the Workday and Sage 300 People Payroll system. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for liaising with external parties and participating in efforts between internal departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee payroll and benefits data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports). The Payroll Officer will be the custodian of employee data integrity within the payroll system and will manage the payroll processing and reconciliation of payroll accounts such as third parties and employer group schemes. The Payroll Officer will also provide information and assistance to employees, students and visitors regarding payroll, benefits, and compensation. From time to time may be required to perform other related duties and tasks as authorized by the Line Manager and function as a backup to the Payroll and Benefits Specialist.**Overview of Duties:**The Payroll Officer will perform a variety of day-to-day administrative support duties for the preparation and processing of the AHRI monthly payroll using the Sage 300 People Payroll system.Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for liaising with external parties and participating in efforts between internal departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee payroll and benefit data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports).The Payroll Officer will also provide information and assistance to employees, students and visitors regarding payroll, benefits, and compensation. High regard for Confidentiality is required.**Overview of Duties****1.Accurate preparation and processing of payroll input*** Accurate preparation and collating of input from the HRBP's for payroll capture on Workday and Sage People 300 which includes processing of new employees, verification of employment contracts, terminations, leave transfers and promotions whilst ensuring accuracy and mindfulness to identify discrepancies and anomalies. Ensure that all HR processes have been accurately completed prior to input into the payroll system.* Ensure that all payments are paid accurately and on time, in keeping with relevant statutory guidelines and deadlines.* E.g., EMP201, union membership fees, ITA88, Garnishee orders, provident fund, medical aid,Kaelo gap.* Provide assistance to employees with leave management on Workday.* Process annual changes to the payroll such as increases and bonuses.* Review and correct input integrated from the Workday business process into payroll, by ensuring compliance and accurate payroll transactions are in line with the company policies.* Collate the Workday approved capture for payroll previously done by HR.* Audit and verify submitted timesheet records for overtime payments/processing.* Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigate, or escalate to the Payroll &Benefits specialist concerns immediately to ensure an efficient flow of work is maintained.* Collaborate with Human Resources operations to seamlessly integrate payroll and employee data.* Ensure that earnings, employer contributions, and statutory deductions have been accurately calculated, i.e. linking of provident fund and Tax definition demographics.* Process all other payroll changes communicated by Human Resources operations such as responsibility allowances, loans, and medical aid changes as well as, calculating salary* advances and reconciliations ensuring accuracy and attention to detail to identify discrepancies and anomalies before processing on the payroll system.* Process and import claims and reimbursements.* Prepare the net pay cash instruction for salaries paid off cycle.* Maintaining benefit contributions and deductions* Upload the ACB