Payroll Clerk

**Payroll Clerk (SAGE VIP)**

Dynamic and successful Manufacturing concern is currently seeking to employ a meticulous and detail orientated Payroll Clerk to join their team.

**Requirements**:

- Advanced working knowledge of Sage Pastel VIP Payroll (non-negotiable).
- Experience working with ERS Biometric clocking system advantageous.
- Grade 12.
- Minimum three years payroll experience.
- Solid knowledge of payroll principles, processes, and procedures.
- Detailed knowledge of statutory requirements i.e. PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA.
- Good understanding and working knowledge of relevant Acts (LRA, BCEA, OSHA, COID, EEA).
- Computer literate with strong MS Office skills.
- Own transport.
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).

**Person Profile, Skills & Attitude**:

- Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Highly organized with strong administration skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Displays a concern for business values and ethical standards.
- Promotes a healthy and positive workplace culture.
- High sense of confidentiality.
- Passion for achieving excellence.
- Sets high personal standards, is focused, and self-motivated.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Administer full payroll function, including collecting, calculating, and entering data.
- Process monthly payroll, including timesheets, leave forms, new appointments, transfers, and terminations.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure timely processing of employee changes.
- Handle payroll-related queries and maintain confidentiality of payroll operations.
- Reconcile payroll for net salary payment runs and process Employment Equity, Skills Development, and IR data monthly.
- Liaise with current and ex-employees regarding job confirmation, UI.19, Maternity Policies, and Department of Labour queries.
- Maintain monthly salary queries and partner with junior employees and supervisors on HR processes and policies.
- Prepare and submit monthly reconciliations of third parties and statutory payments.

**_*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted*_**
- For more information please contact:
**Sharryn Gee