Payroll Administrator

My client, a well-established concern in the restaurant / retail industry is looking for a Payroll Administrator. A Grade 12 or NQF 4 coupled with minimum of 2 years payroll experience essential.

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**Key performance areas**:

- Processing of all payroll information of an organisation’s employees and benefits entitlements ensuring that employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with policies and procedures and the relevant legislation.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Collaboration with the Human Resource department to ensure that all relevant payroll processing is loaded onto the payroll system.
- Processing of the monthly payrolls within required deadlines and ensure that the required supporting documentation and approval is in place.
- Verifying the processing of new employees (onboarding) done by HR team.
- Modifying of existing employee information such as change /update of banking details.
- Check and process all once-off changes e.g. pay-rate increases
- Prepare all monthly payroll reports per the monthly checklist for submission and review to the payroll supervisor.
- Completing all and any UIF forms such as UI-19, Certificate of Service, UI-19, Salary Schedule, and Maternity documents as may be required and following payroll finalization.
- Maintain payroll information through efficient record keeping and filing.
- Resolving queries and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Provide support to management to finalize account reconciliations for monthly submission.
- Assist management with generating payroll reports or with payroll information as needed.
- Assist with payroll related tax and financial year end procedures.
- General administrative support and any other ad hoc duties relating to the administration of the payroll

**Knowledge & skills**:

- Working knowledge of PaySpace payroll software will be advantageous.
- Payroll Certificate and / or accounting exposure is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel).
- Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail and dedication to quality.
- Strong numeracy skills.
- Ability to maintain data integrity and strong reporting skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

**Qualification**:

- Grade 12 or NQF 4 Certificate

**Experience**:

- At least 2-5 years’ experience as a Payroll Administrator or similar role.
- Ability to manage all aspects of payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
- Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently where required.
- Ability to tackle challenges from different perspectives to problem solve. / Problem Solving Skills.
- Sound understanding of human resources and labour rules and regulations