Payroll Administrator

Tyron Consultancy; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned global tourism and experience management company seeks a Payroll Administrator in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The role is critical for executing payroll functions accurately, managing employee records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in SAGE 300 People and a proven track record in payroll administration, along with excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting payroll audits and addressing employee queries.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and South African labour legislation.
• Proficient in handling sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Submit necessary payroll documentation on time to the payroll team.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and reconcile with financial records.
• Manage employee payroll-related queries, ensuring compliance with deductions.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Integrity

Education

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll administration

Tools

SAGE 300 People

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Payroll Administrator required in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

A renowned global tourism and experience management company is seeking a meticulous and professional Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless and accurate execution of payroll functions for employees, collaborating closely with the payroll team to manage contracts, salary frameworks, personnel records, and compliance documentation.

The ideal candidate will be instrumental in supporting payroll audits, addressing employee queries, and maintaining detailed records of promotions, transfers, and employment changes all while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and service excellence

Salary: R20 000 – R25 000 CTC per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll administration
• Strong mathematical and calculation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Proficiency in SAGE 300 People (essential)
• Solid knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and accounting principles
• Familiarity with South African labour legislation
• Strong planning, analytical, and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
• Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Strong sense of integrity, honesty, and professionalism

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Submit all necessary payroll documentation timeously to the payroll team
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, and other statutory deductions
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and reconcile them with financial records
• Handle employee and external payroll-related queries, including payslips, tax forms, and deductions
• Provide VISA and staff loyalty letters as needed
• Create and issue salary structures, employment contracts, increase letters, incentive/bonus letters, and other payroll-related documentation
• Accurately process and submit changes in employee information, including addresses and banking details
• Ensure that promotion and transfer letters are completed, signed, submitted, and filed
• Review and verify variance reports
• Address and resolve ESS (Employee Self-Service) queries