Payroll & Benefits Officer

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Morningstar (United States Virgin Islands); Presencial; USD 14.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Officer to join the client’s People Support Department based in Kraaifontein. The successful candidate will ensure accurate, timeous payroll processing for hourly and salaried staff, while administering benefits, leave and related HR systems.

Responsibilities include loading employees in SAGE 300 People, handling terminations, reconciling payroll data and supporting managers with payroll inquiries.

Formación

• 3 years' payroll experience
• Experience with SAGE 300 People
• Hourly and salaried payroll processing
• Intermediate Excel skills

Responsabilidades

• Process monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried staff.
• Administer payroll, benefits and leave systems accurately.
• Handle payroll deductions and additional earnings.
• Load new employees and update terminations in SAGE 300 People.

Conocimientos

Payroll processing

HR systems

Microsoft Excel

Educación

Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll/HR

Herramientas

SAGE 300 People

SARS EasyFile

SARS eFiling

FNB Online Banking

Descripción del empleo

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Officer to join our client's People Support Department based in Kraaifontein.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the accurate, professional and timeous processing of payroll, while providing efficient payroll, benefits and administration support to the People Support function and wider business.

Ensure accurate, timeous and consistent processing of monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees.

Administer payroll, benefits and leave systems accurately and efficiently.

Process additional earnings and deductions, including standby and shift allowances.

Load new employees onto SAGE 300 People within the required deadlines.

Process employee terminations before payroll roll-over.

Update hierarchy changes on SAGE 300 People.

Review and approve personal detail changes and employee claims via Sage ESS.

Liaise with managers regarding payroll hours, incentives and other payroll-related information.

Obtain the necessary approvals for payroll changes relating to earnings, deductions, fringe benefits and company contributions.

Ensure all payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory requirements.

Payroll Administration

Verify contractual entitlements and payment methods for authorisation and compliance with company policies and legislation.

Investigate and investigate payroll discrepancies where required.

Maintain accurate payroll records on SAGE 300 People.

Liaise with employees and management regarding payroll and employee benefit queries.

Prepare PAYE, UIF and SDL reconciliations .

Prepare payroll-related GL reconciliations .

Prepare monthly, bi-annual and annual statutory submissions.

Prepare third-party reconciliations and payments, including Discovery and Momentum.

Assist with external payroll audits.

Complete employment confirmations for external companies and service providers.

Prepare accurate and timely monthly payroll reports.

Maintain the monthly parking schedule and administer parking allocations in accordance with company policy.

Assist with UI19 and UI2.7 forms for terminations and maternity leave when required.

Assist with monthly absenteeism reporting.

Prepare and maintain monthly payroll files and supporting documentation.

Benefits Administration

Assist with the administration and billing of employee benefits in accordance with fund rules and company remuneration policies.

Assist employees with Medical Aid, Medical Insurance and Gap Cover queries and applications.

Submit employee movements and benefit changes to service providers and process the relevant payroll deductions.

Notify benefit service providers of employee movements within the required deadlines.

Prepare monthly benefit reconciliation and compliance reports.

Assist with the annual benefits open period and ensure all changes are accurately reconciled and processed on SAGE 300 People.

Process provident fund withdrawal forms for terminated employees.

Follow up on outstanding withdrawal forms to ensure retirement benefits are processed timeously.

Maintain accurate records of outstanding and submitted withdrawal documentation.

RequirementsQualification & Experience

Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Human Resources or a related field.

Approximately 3 years' relevant payroll experience.

Experience working on a payroll system, preferably SAGE 300 People.

Experience processing both hourly and salaried payroll.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Functional Competencies

SAGE 300 People

Microsoft Office

Papertrail

SARS EasyFile

SARS eFiling

FNB Online Banking

Payroll and HR systems

PAYE and statutory compliance

Employee benefits administration

Payroll reconciliation processes

Knowledge of Labour Legislation, specifically:

BCEA

Skills Development

Employment Equity

Tax regulations relating to remuneration