Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Cape Town is seeking a Payroll Administrator to handle payroll and employee benefits for 600 employees. The ideal candidate should have a Matric qualification, with a diploma being advantageous, and at least 5 years of experience in payroll processes, particularly with Sage People. Candidates must be detail-oriented and possess excellent MS Office skills. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification is mandatory.
• Experience in payroll systems preferable, specifically Sage People.
• 5+ years working on payroll and HR systems required.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 600 employees accurately and timely.
• Maintain payroll and leave management systems.
• Administer employee benefits and records.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Sage People / ESS

Payroll reconciliation

Understanding of PAYE and statutory compliance

Education

Matric Qualification

Diploma or Tertiary qualification

Job description

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 Qualification
• Diploma 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.

Required Skills

Software: MS Excel (intermediary level) 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. Indepth understanding of tax calculations Sound knowledge and experience of payroll reconciliation -depth knowledge of payroll-related legislation Analysing information data entry skills general math / accounting skills and reporting skills

Required Education

Matric Qualification Diploma or Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.

Key Skills

Data Entry,Paychex,Accounting,UltiPro,Workers' Compensation Law,Ceridian,Paylocity,HRIS,Payroll,ADP,Kronos,Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1