Payroll Administrator

2 weeks ago

East London South Africa Metropolitan Area Trafalgar Property and Financial Services Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year

Trafalgar's Durban is excited to invite applications for a
Payroll Administrator position
to join our dynamic and results-driven team.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):


• Manage all aspects of payroll, including monthly payroll processing, salary queries, and benefits administration


• Prepare and distribute payslips, payment summaries, and other payroll-related documents


• Process creditor payments, reconcile bank statements, and prepare salary bank reconciliations


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and files, including personnel files, payroll records, and benefits information


• Provide administrative support for recruitment, including advertising vacancies, collecting CVs, and scheduling interviews


• Coordinate training programs and capture training attended on Payday


• Prepare employment documents, including employment contracts, letters of appointment, and restraint of trade agreements


• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, including WCA returns and assessments, IRP5 and IT3A submissions, and health and safety regulations


• Provide excellent customer service to employees, management, and external parties

Accountabilities:

The HR/Payroll Administrator will be directly accountable to the Branch, Regional HR and National HR Manager for:


• Achievement of responsibilities and deadlines


• Management of Body Corporate Payroll


• Ensure salaries are processed on the respective dates


• Ensure month-end payments are reconciled and processed


• All records are correct and up to date for audit purposes


• Continuous enhancement of knowledge in HR and payroll


• Ensure staff training and capture onto Payday


• Prepare all employment documents as required


• Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to


• Ensure payroll and HR compliance at the region


• SARS: Ensure compliance with SARS regulations, including submitting tax returns and other documentation.

Accountabilities for Quality and Compliance:


• Quality of Work: Ensure high-quality work, including accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits.


• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including WCA, UIF, and SARS.


• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, including ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits.


• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve processes and procedures, including identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification graduate (HR studies/Diploma/Degree in HR)
  • At least 3 years' experience as HR/Payroll Administration (external employees

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