Payroll Officer

8 hours ago

CapeTown, South Africa Red Ember Recruitment Full time

  • As part of the Shared Services HR team for the client, the Shared Service Payroll Officer is responsible for the entire cycle of payroll processing by maintaining employee payroll and HR master records for purposes of payroll.
  • This role ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll to employees.
  • They contribute to the smooth operation of payroll activities and support employee satisfaction by handling payroll-related queries and maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in payroll data.

Duties:
  • Inputting, processing, and employee payroll admin support for multiple entities within SA and East Africa on Sage 300 People.
  • Maintaining employee files and records ensuring a methodical filing process aligned to audit requirements both on SharePoint and Sage.
  • Review and ensure the accuracy of approved payroll inputs such as advances, staff deductions, and salary adjustments.
  • Maintain employee payroll records; ensured that employee changes were entered correctly and made on a timely basis; processed changes for proper authorization.
  • Generating reports for payroll review e.g., variance reports and company reconciliations.
  • Prepare payroll reports from SAGE and provide input and data into reports as and when required.
  • Peer review all payroll inputs and any reconciliations prepared by team members/additional payroll officers.
  • Reconciliation of 3rd party billing and Sage (Medical Aid, GL, Gap Cover) which is sent to finance for payment.
  • Responsible for all tax-related activities, compliance status, establishing and maintaining current registrations, and tax issue resolutions.
  • Administer any changes to Umbrella Fund on a monthly process through file upload.
  • Communicate payroll changes to the HRBPs and Finance Leads
  • Responsible for remaining up to date with the latest payroll and tax legislation.
  • Responsible for responding to and completing all service desk tickets related to basic payroll queries.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3-year Diploma in Financial accounting, human resources, payroll/tax, or a similar field.
  • Up to 5 years + relevant work experience in a similar role.
  • Advanced Excel and numerical abilities.
  • Strong checking and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in payroll software Sage 300 People.
  • Advanced Specialised Computer Literacy.

Benefits:

  • Medical Aid.

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