Payroll Administrator

Wsp Global Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing across various countries. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining payroll data integrity, and preparing financial reports. Join a global team dedicated to making a positive impact in communities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience managing payroll.
• Advanced experience with VIP and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls on VIP for all WSP Operating Companies.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions.
• Prepare reports for Finance and HR departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Client Orientation

Effective Communication

Education

Advanced experience with VIP

3-5 years' full payroll management experience

Knowledge of payroll best practices

Tools

Sage VIP People

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.

Job Description

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing various payrolls on VIP for all WSP Operating Companies.

This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to differentiate between permanent and contract or fixed-term staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. VIP payroll administration and processing
2. Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timeously, whilst ensuring that procedures are in place to provide strong internal controls and ensuring good governance in the payroll.
3. Assist in processing payrolls in South Africa and other African countries (Mozambique, DRC, Ghana) to ensure timely and accurate payments and legislative submissions.
4. Stay current on new legislation and regulatory rulings affecting payroll and reporting requirements.
5. Enforce adherence to requirements and advise management on necessary actions.
6. Run payroll interface with General Ledger, Leave provision, and 3rd party payments.
7. Administer reimbursements to employees such as credit cards and petrol cards.
8. Balance and reconcile payroll-related payments and deductions prior to transmission.
9. Prepare reports for Finance and Human Resources departments.
10. Conduct self-audits on the payroll master schedule.
11. Prepare Bank Control Account reconciliations and salary/share bank account reconciliations.
12. Resolve General Ledger queries from Finance.
13. Update employee Employment Equity and Skills Development data on VIP.
14. Reconcile and submit Employee benefits.
15. Manage interface between Employee benefits and third parties, ensuring reconciliations match records.
16. Maintain and accurately capture Leave records, and complete leave reconciliations.
17. Advise HR on issues related to excessive sick and unpaid leave.
18. Maintain data integrity of the payroll system.
19. Prepare and distribute IRP5 certificates annually.
20. Manage Medical Aid and Pension Fund administration.
21. Model SHEQ standards, contribute to risk identification, and promote a safe working environment.
22. Embrace company values and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality policies.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Teamwork and client orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High professionalism
• Effective communication skills at various management levels
• Ability to handle confidential material sensitively

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced experience with VIP and VIP reporting, including HRM modules
• 3-5 years' full payroll management experience
• 3-5 years' experience with Sage VIP People modules
• Knowledge of payroll best practices and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of employer-paid benefits taxation

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities within the team.

Join our community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees working together to make a difference in communities worldwide.