Payroll Administrator

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site employment

Medical aid scheme

Retirement fund

Supportive HR/Finance team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage on-site payroll processing in Paarl. You will handle data entry, wage calculations, deductions, and tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SA payroll requirements.

The role emphasizes discretion, organization, and timely responses to employee inquiries. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of payroll experience, proficiency with VIP/Sage Payroll, and strong data-entry and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation BCEA, LRA, UIF, PAYE.
• Proficiency with payroll software and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring all employee data is up-to-date.
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and taxes in accordance with statutory requirements and company policies.
• Manage employee data in the payroll system, including new hires, terminations, and changes to compensation.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and related reports to government agencies.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies or errors promptly.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits in a professional and timely manner.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Confidentiality

VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll

HRIS

South Africa payroll laws

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll

HRIS systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage their payroll processing in Paarl. This on-site role is crucial for ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time, in compliance with all relevant labor laws and tax regulations. You will handle all aspects of the payroll cycle, from data entry to final reconciliation, and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is discreet, highly organized, and possesses a strong understanding of South African payroll requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring all employee data is up-to-date.
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and taxes in accordance with statutory requirements and company policies.
• Manage employee data in the payroll system, including new hires, terminations, and changes to compensation.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and related reports to government agencies.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve any discrepancies or errors promptly.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll administration, preferably within South Africa.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., VIP Payroll, Sage Payroll) and HRIS systems.
• Thorough understanding of South African payroll legislation, including BCEA, LRA, UIF, and PAYE.
• Excellent data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees and management.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Stable, full-time, on-site employment.
• Contribution to the company's medical aid scheme.
• Participation in the company's retirement fund.
• A supportive team environment within the HR and Finance departments.