Payroll Administrator

Level-Up; East London; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate payroll processing for employees. The role encompasses collaboration with HR, maintaining payroll records, compliance with regulations, and handling employee inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a degree, significant payroll experience, and proficiency in payroll software.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll processing experience required.
• Experience managing payroll for around 250 employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly or fortnightly payroll.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations.
• Verify and reconcile payroll-related data.

Skills

Attention To Detail

Payroll Processing

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time-Management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field

Tools

PaySpace

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our employees. You will collaborate closely with the HR department and other stakeholders to maintain up-to-date payroll records while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll on a monthly or fortnightly basis, as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant legal regulations.
• Verify and reconcile timesheets, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll-related data.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including salary, benefits, and deductions.
• Prepare and distribute payslips as needed.
• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain and update payroll records and reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll processes, including tax filings.
• Collaborate with HR and relevant departments to facilitate accurate and timely onboarding and offboarding.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports to management and other departments.
• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Manage additional payroll-related tasks and projects as assigned by the supervisor or management.
• Stay informed about payroll laws and regulations and implement necessary process updates.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience managing a payroll of approximately 250 employees.
• Previous experience with TES and security payrolls is advantageous.
• Experience in a corporate environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with PaySpace is an advantage.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Familiarity with PaySpace or other payroll systems is beneficial.

Required Skills:

Discretion Payroll Processing Attention To Detail Salary Onboarding Tax Interpersonal Skills Payroll Regulations Security Records Documentation Software Microsoft Office Communication Management