Payroll Specialist Leader

2 months ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Labournet Full time

Labournet is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist Leader to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing the monthly payroll accurately and timeously, ensuring all relevant documentation is filed accordingly and payroll database maintained at all times.

The ideal candidate will have a Degree or Diploma in Human Resources / Finance / related and 3-5 years of experience in administering a medium to large-sized payroll. Proficiency in Sage 300 and solid MS Excel skills are essential, as well as experience in Financial Management Procedures, Problem Solving and Decision Making.

Main Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration:

  • Ensure all starters are uploaded onto the payroll for payment
  • Update and process any transfers of employees
  • Ensure all documentation relating to terminated employees is received and processed accordingly
  • Process all payroll change instructions
  • Ensure all 3rd party payments are set up and processed i.e. Medical Aid, Union Fees
  • Manage provident fund applications and withdrawals
  • Finalise the payroll for release at the end of each month
  • Release and/or print pay slips after payroll processing
  • Record keeping, filing and retrieving documentation accurately and on time and ensuring all documentation is confidentially maintained
  • Leave and other payroll related management
  • Ensure employee files are complete and accurate
  • Time Keeping system management and maintenance

Reporting:

  • Compile the necessary reports to ensure the payroll reconciliation balances at month end
  • Arrange the EMP201 reports for SARS payments
  • Compile the monthly reports and any adhoc reports as and when required i.e. leave reports and distribute to the relevant Managers if required
  • Planning of payroll key dates

Customer Service:

  • Oversee payroll administration and maintenance
  • Manage and respond to stakeholders' queries via email, calls and other forms of communication
  • Propose methods to improve customer service
  • Upskill new users on systems and provide user admin support

The successful candidate will earn an estimated R480 000 – R600 000 per annum. If you are a highly innovative and deadline-driven individual with a passion for payroll administration, please submit your CV to Labournet for consideration.

Risk and Compliance:

  • Comply to relevant legislation, policies and systems
  • Audit management and support
  • Provide solutions to close out all audit findings to ensure no repeat findings
  • Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements

Strategy Formulation:

  • Provide input into Human Capital Strategy with expertise in remuneration and benefits
  • Draft and implement policies relating to Remuneration and Benefits

Labournet is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The company reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.



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