Payroll Administrator Bryanston

Avi; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Payroll Administrator for their Financial Shared Services Division. This role involves managing payroll services, ensuring accuracy in data entry and processing, and requires extensive knowledge of the SAP Payroll System and payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' full cycle payroll experience.
• Experience in a large, complex payroll department is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll taxes and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate data entry into the SAP system.
• Processing payroll efficiently and accurately.
• Managing employee entitlements and statutory deductions.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Relationship building

Meeting deadlines

Attention to detail

Planning and organization

Maintaining productivity

Education

Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent

Relevant tertiary qualification preferred

Tools

SAP Payroll System

Job description

Payroll Administrator at AVI LIMITED

AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa's leading and best-loved brands!

Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and centered on the FMCG market, AVI's extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands.

Our brands span categories including hot beverages, biscuits, snacks, frozen foods, personal care, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, and fashion apparel.

We have a well-developed Shared Services structure covering International, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Procurement, and Field Marketing, leveraging our scale.

Our purpose is the growth and development of our brands. An exciting opportunity exists for a PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR in our Financial Shared Services (FSS) Division in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

As part of the team, you will manage all activities related to delivering a value-adding, cost-effective, customer-focused payroll service and foster continuous improvement.

Extensive SAP payroll experience could advance your career in this dynamic shared service environment.

Responsibilities

1. Timely and accurate data entry into the SAP system
2. Processing payroll efficiently and accurately
3. Responding promptly to customer queries
4. Reconciliation and audits
5. Processing employee payments accurately
6. Managing employee entitlements and statutory deductions (tax, pension, medical aid contributions)

Assist with customer relations and management thereof.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' full cycle payroll experience
• 5 years weekly wages experience
• Experience in a large, complex payroll department
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially with HR

Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferred
• Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System
• Exposure to HR Administration systems
• In-depth knowledge of payroll taxes (PAYE, SITE, VAT) and legislation

Skills:

• Business acumen
• Analytical thinking
• Data interpretation
• Relationship building
• Meeting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organization
• Maintaining productivity