Reward Partner

At KCS we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work._

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is a market leader in the development and provision of trading and financial software environments for specialist Distribution, Wholesale, Merchant and Retail industry sectors, addressing single
- or multi-branch operations, as well as catering for organisations with 'point-of-sale' showrooms and warehouse.

In the Rewards team, the position will work with HR Business Partners and fellow Rewards Partners in administering compensation and benefits. You will be responsible for day-to-day administration of payroll and benefits programmes, Pension, Reward policies and remuneration practices.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, commissions, bonuses, allowances, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Completes and submits Quarterly STATS SA return.
- Compiles variance reports for all payroll entities
- Compares current month to previous month’s payroll and supply reasons for variance.
- Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
- Prepares monthly EMP201 reports.
- Reconciles records in HRIS system and payroll system monthly.
- Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
- Administers employee insurance programs including medical aid and risk benefits.
- Administers employee pension plans.
- Advises and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Key Requirements**:

- One to three years of experience processing payroll and tax required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong numeracy and high attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to include intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups,etc.)

**Company Info**

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is the market leader in developing and delivering fully integrated business management solutions for distributors, suppliers, resellers, wholesalers and merchants. Our mission is simple: to design, implement and support high performance systems that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

**Equal Opportunities**

KCS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires us to adjust the recruiting process please do advise us when contacted.
- To all recruitment agencies: KCS does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to KCS employee. KCS is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes._