Payroll Administrator

Gp Consult; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services provider is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include full payroll function for salaried employees, processing claims and commissions, and maintaining compliance with tax regulations. Candidates should have a Payroll Diploma and a minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll administration. This position offers a competitive monthly salary plus medical aid and provident fund.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Payroll position.
• Confident and proactive approach – anticipates issues.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Full payroll function for salaried staff employees.
• Processing of overtime, claims, and commissions.
• Ensure compliance with all Industrial labour and tax regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

MIBCO knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Payroll Diploma or similar

Tools

Sage Premier

Sage ESS

ODBC

Job description

Payroll Administrator - Kempton Park - Automotive Sector
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Responsibilities

• Full payroll function for salaried staff employees on Sage Premier
• Processing of overtime, claims and commissions on Sage ESS
• Monthly recon of overtime, claims and commission
• Accurate leave checking and control on Sage ESS
• Handling administration of clocking systems
• Communicate payroll changes or challenges to Supervisor / Manager on time
• Maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishee orders, taxes and other deductions
• Ensure correct processing of leave and employee benefits and the maintenance of personal files
• Ensure that all financial capturing and processing is done in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure accurate payroll updates, new employee engagement, terminations, job titles and changes to pay rates as well as monthly inputs received
• Bi-Annual reconciliation and submission of EMP via E@syFile
• Generating employee IRP5s
• Monthly reconciliation and submission of PAYE / SDL / UIF EMPs via E@syFile
• Monthly reconciliation and payment requests for 3rd party payments (Medical Aid / MIBCO / Unions etc.)
• Strong recon / submission and MIBCO knowledge
• Applying for tax directives and administering IT88s
• Submission of month-end and GL, salary journals etc. to Finance Department
• Excellent Excel, ODBC and VIP Premier / ESS system skills
• Ensure compliance with all Industrial labour and tax regulations
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, and internal controls
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Making sure all necessary documents and reports are processed on time
• Leave management – payroll annual and month to month reconciliations
• Keeping up to date with company policies as well strictly enforcing these policies
• Managing payslip distribution on time to various branches
• Assisting with payroll queries past and present
• Assist with department audits
• Set an example to team members for commitment, work ethic, good behaviour, honesty and positive mannerisms
• To perform lawful tasks as and when required by Supervisor and Management
• Assisting with occasional HR Department and company-related tasks, events and organising

Requirements

• Payroll Diploma or similar
• Minimum 5-8 year’s experience in Payroll position
• Good knowledge and experience with MIBCO
• Code 08 license
• Confident and proactive approach – anticipates issues and requirements
• Attention to detail
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and under pressure

Package & Remuneration

Monthly plus medical Aid and Provident. R