Payroll and Benefits Officer

Accor; Issy-les-Moulineaux; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A multinational hospitality company located in Île-de-France is seeking a skilled Payroll & Benefits Officer to oversee payroll functions and manage the benefits program. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in payroll management, strong knowledge of payroll legislation, and be proficient in payroll software like Sage and Pay-Space. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a team, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of payroll management experience with knowledge of employee benefits laws.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and tax laws.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Manage payroll functions including processing monthly payroll.
• Administer employee benefits and compensation programs.
• Prepare management reports regarding payroll and benefits.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Customer service

Formation

Payroll and/or HR Diploma

Outils

Sage

Pay-Space

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Scope of Position

The primary role of the Payroll & Benefits Officer will be to manage all payroll functions, including processing monthly payroll, administering the benefits program, and overseeing the compensation program. This is a hands‑on position, part of the People and Culture team, and requires close interaction with the Finance Team on a regular basis.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Align and streamline the payroll and benefits system.
• Capture monthly timesheet hours, commissions and gratuities, ad‑hoc payroll inputs, deductions, and leave according to company policies and procedures.
• Process maternity leave remuneration in line with the maternity leave contract.
• Audit payroll balance sheets and YTD earnings.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and terminations.
• Complete changes to employees’ direct deposits, tax changes and benefits.
• Prepare management reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, year‑end) covering gross payroll, hours worked, leave accrual, tax deductions and benefit deductions.
• Submit South African Revenue Services returns and relevant documentation to the Department of Labour.
• Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures to recommend and implement best‑practice changes.
• Ensure systems reflect the current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and leave time in line with contracts.
• Balance monthly payroll and distribute reports and employee payslips.
• Manage all employee benefits (Medical Aid, Retirement Fund, Disability, Retirement Plans and Death Claims).
• Assist with salary programmes, ensuring equitable application of compensation policies and guidelines, taking into account salary and remuneration benchmarks.
• Administer compensation programmes, review salary changes for policy conformance, identify and analyse compensation problems and recommend solutions.
• Assist with off‑boarding of employees, including cancellation/transfer of Medical Aid, Provident Fund, ensuring payroll system updates.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for compensation, benefits and payroll processes.
• Assist other functions in the People and Culture department when required.

Competencies (Behavioural and Technical Skill Requirements)

• Ability to function effectively in a rapidly changing organization.
• Logical thinking and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Deliver outstanding customer service: answer questions/resolve issues related to benefits or payroll, with an approachable demeanor to all employees.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll‑related legislation and tax laws.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Payroll and/or HR Diploma.
• Proficient in current payroll programmes such as Sage and Pay‑Space.
• 5‑7 years of related benefits and payroll management experience, knowledge of employee benefits laws and statutory requirements.
• Proficient in PC software including Microsoft Office and internet.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Proficiencies in South African employee benefits products, including retirement benefits and medical health benefits.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

We as a company are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during the recruitment process. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.