Payroll Administrator

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes for employees. The ideal candidate will have a finance qualification and 3-5 years of payroll processing experience, including the use of payroll software like VIP Premier and Simple Pay. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate payroll calculations and compliance with regulations, as well as collaboration with HR and Finance departments. A competitive salary is offered in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of payroll processing experience, including experience in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review and audit payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to payroll.

Skills

Finance qualification

Strong proficiency in payroll software (VIP Premier, Simple Pay)

Payroll processing experience

Job description

Overview

Banking / Finance / Investment / Insurance / Stockbroking
FMCG / Retail / Wholesale / Supply Chain / Warehousing

Location: Johannesburg/North (Sandton / Midrand / Diepsloot), Gauteng, South Africa

Salary: R 25000 - R 35000

A client of ours within the Retail Sector is looking for an experienced and passionate Payroll Administrator to join their amazing team

Requirements

• Finance qualification
• At least 3-5 years of payroll processing experience, including experience in a senior role
• Strong proficiency in payroll software; VIP Premier and Simple Pay

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing
  • Process monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees across multiple jurisdiction
  • Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Ensure correct deductions (taxes, benefits, retirement contribution) are applied to employees' wages
• Compliance and Reporting
  • Prepare and maintain reports related to payroll, including headcount reports, labour cost analyses and other financial reports (GL's and adjusting balances)
  • Managing Auditing and providing all relevant information for Auditors
• Payroll Systems and Records Management
  • Oversee and maintain payroll software, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
  • Manage employee payroll records, ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements
  • Implement and update payroll-related procedures, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
  • Manage employee’s self-service (ESS)
  • Generating IRP5’s /IT3’s and uploading to ESS system
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll discrepancies or issues
  • Communicate with employees regarding payroll inquiries, discrepancies, or changes in pay
  • Support the HR department with employee compensation-related matters, such as salary changes, promotions, and benefits deductions
• Benefits Administration Support
  • Support the management of employee benefits, including processing benefits-related payroll deductions
  • Work with HR and benefits providers to ensure proper deductions for health insurance and/or Medical Aid, Provident Fund and Retirement
  • Assisting in disability claims with benefit provider
  • Managing Unemployment claims and Maternity packs
  • Assisting in any clerical support related to Payroll/HR
  • Manage intern’s payroll as and when required
  • Assisting in Long Service awards

How to apply

• Follow the link to our jobseeker’s page https://measuredability.com/jobs
• Search for the job title: Payroll Administrator
• Click apply to submit your CV.