Payroll Administrator

2 days ago


Durbanville Western Cape South Africa PTY Full time R550 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to appoint, on behalf of our client, a Payroll Administrator based in Tygervalley.Ensure the timeous and accurate end -to -end processing of payroll for 600+ employees on Sage People/ESS.Maintain and administer payroll and leave management systems.Administer and maintain leave records, including maternity leave and UIF documentation.Accurately process new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other payroll -related transactions.Process monthly earnings and deductions accurately, including advances, back pay, overtime, medical aid, bonuses, incentives, commissions (recurring and once -off), reimbursements, garnishees, loans, allowances (cell phone, vehicle, fuel, standby), company vehicle usage, fines, interest on loans, retirement annuities, and unpaid leave.Administer and maintain employee benefits in line with Employee Benefit Committee decisions, Fund rules, and the Company Remuneration Policy.Capture and maintain payroll data, including cost centres, Employment Equity (EE) information, and Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) details.Liaise with staff and management regarding payroll and employee benefit -related queries.Provide advice to employees on company policies and procedures where applicable.Manage and execute month -end and year -end payroll and statutory requirements.Prepare and reconcile monthly mandatory payroll journals and payments, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and third -party payments.Reconcile payroll -related General Ledger accounts.Ensure accurate and timeous preparation and submission of ad hoc, monthly, and annual HR reports.Maintain and update employee records on the payroll and internal HR systems.Escalate client or work -related issues to the Supervisor or Manager as required.Assist with payroll or HR -related projects as assigned. Requirements Matric QualificationDiploma or Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.Experience:Minimum 5 years´ working experience on a payroll (Sage People – Essential) and HR systems.Experience in a financial services environment will be advantageous.Skills/ Competencies:Software: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.Sound knowledge and experience in payroll (Sage People/ESS) processing.Sound knowledge and experience of PAYE and statutory compliance and understanding of employee benefits.Sound knowledge and experience of payroll reconciliation processes.In -depth knowledge of payroll -related legislation.Analysing information, data entry skills, general math skills, and reporting skills.Behavioural Competencies:Information Gathering and Problem Analysis.Sound numerical ability and data entry skills.Sound Judgement.Quality and Detail Oriented.Integrity.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Teamwork orientated.


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