Job Description

A company based in Springs is seeking to employ a Payroll Administrator.

Responsibilities

Administer payroll information;
Check all payroll and leave input captured;
Compile and check variances and other relevant payroll controls before payroll final;
Provide direction to Payroll Clerks and business units of the implementation of new payroll forms and payroll processes;
Validate dismissals/resignations and verify the final pay-outs;
Resolve second line enquiries timeously and effectively within service level agreement (SLA);
Review and sign off all interim payments;
Oversee payroll filing;
Print and distribution of payslips on a weekly/monthly basis;
Plan, organise and implement payroll processes that meet the requirements to ensure a successful payroll run on a daily basis. This includes but is not limited to the daily checking of input and variance report sign-offs;
Reconciles payroll data to third party vendors;
Clears reconciling items via the payroll within 30 days;
Compile and distribute comprehensive month end reports to business units;
Responsible for month-end processes, preparation and reconciliations;
Recommend changes or implement new processes around the payroll system to meet business unit requirements;
Testing of any cost component and legislative changes;
Report all system problems to the responsible ICT department and follow through to resolution;
Participate and/or manage any project that is initiated in SSC whether team or individual input is required;
Provide information as and when required by management, customers, colleagues, or any other third party;
Liaise with all customers when required;
Ensure compliance as per company delegation of authority and statutory legislation is adhered to; and
Perform ad hoc duties as and when required within reasonable job scope.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:
Matric Certificate with Maths and Accounting
Payroll Diploma or Certificate will be advantageous.

Job Requirements:
Minimum five (5) years working experience in Payroll;

Behavioral Competencies:
Attention to detail;
Speed and accuracy;
Analytical thinking skills;
Effective interpersonal skills;
Problem solving;
Communicating effectively;
Payroll processing experience on payrolls with a
minimum headcount of one thousand
(1000) employees;
Human Resource and Personal Administration
knowledge advantageous;
JDE and Educos Payroll System experience; and
Microsoft Office.

Knowledge:
Payroll - Knowledge of principles and procedures for
payroll;
Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical
procedures and systems such as work processing,
managing files and records, designing forms, and other
office procedures and terminology;
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of
principles and processes for providing customer and
personal services. This includes customer needs
assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and
evaluation of customer satisfaction;
Understand payroll legislation and processes i.e. tax; and
Sound knowledge of BCEA, UIF, SDL and PAYE.

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