Payroll Adminstrator

Iqbusiness South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Iqbusiness, a leading management and digital growth firm in Johannesburg, seeks a Payroll Administrator. The role involves managing payroll data, ensuring compliance, and generating reports. Candidates should possess a Payroll Diploma with 3-5 years of experience. Join a company committed to growth, diversity, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll administration experience in a large company.
• Proficiency in Sage People.
• Familiarity with South African Employment Legislation applicable to payroll.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Master File data on Sage People.
• Prepare and process monthly payrolls, including capturing new employees and changes.
• Generate reports for payment and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Sage People

Statutory Compliance

Employee Self Service

Understanding of Medical Aids

Pension Funds Act Knowledge

Education

Matric Payroll Diploma

Job description

At iqbusiness , were more than a management and digital growth enablerwere a purpose-driven organisation with over 26 years of experience helping people, business, and Africa grow.

Were proud to be a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, B-Corp certified, and recognised as a Top Employer.

Our full-service solutions span digital, cloud, security, consulting, and beyond, delivering real impact with every project.

Purpose of the Position : The purpose of the Payroll Administrator is to handle all payroll and benefits-related input and reporting, as well as ensuring statutory compliance and returns for permanent employees, as well as monthly and hourly paid contractors.

Key Responsibilities and Output Areas Include : Payroll Data Integrity and Maintenance : Maintain the Master File data on Sage People.

Ensure that procedures and practices are in place to provide strong controls and good governance in payroll.

Payroll Input, Duties & Responsibilities : Responsible for the preparation and processing of the monthly payrolls on Sage People.

This includes the entire cycle of payroll processing from capturing new employees, changes, and terminations.

Coordinate between payroll and Human Capital to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.

Maintain employee records, ensuring that employee changes are processed correctly and on time, and review changes for proper authorization.

Generate reports for payment, such as PAYE returns.

Keep abreast of company policies and tax legislation that impact remuneration.

Prepare month-end reports, including expense claims, Headcount reports, Leave Provision reports, General Ledger, and 3rd party payroll payments.

Ensure timely communication of payroll changes to the HR manager.

Handle EMP submissions and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Education : Matric Payroll Diploma Experience and Skills : 35 years of payroll administration experience in a large company.

Proficiency in Sage People.

Experience in Employee Self Service (ESS).

Familiarity with statutory compliance and reporting requirements from SARS, DOL, and other bodies.

Knowledge of the Pension Funds Act.

Understanding and knowledge of Medical Aids.

Familiarity with South African Employment Legislation applicable to payroll.

Critical Core Competencies - Personal & Behavioural : Adhering to Principles and Values Supporting and Caring (motivating / assisting) Applying Expertise and Technology Delivering results and meeting customer expectations Relating and Networking (communicating and developing relationships) Formulating strategies and concepts Leading and Deciding (taking initiative) Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking Persuading and Influencing Learning and researching (continuous improvement) Achieving personal work goals and objectives (planning and organizing) Creating and innovating (problem solving) Collaboration Please note : As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed : credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals

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