Payroll and Benefits Officer

Accor Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Cape Town seeks a Payroll and Benefits Officer to oversee payroll functions and benefits management. The candidate will work closely with the finance team, requiring strong attention to detail, relevant experience, and proficiency in payroll systems. Join a dynamic Talent and Culture team dedicated to best-practice operations in employee remuneration.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related benefits and payroll management experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and tax laws.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Employee benefits products.

Responsibilities

• Manage all payroll functions including processing and auditing payroll.
• Administer benefits program and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare management reports and submit tax returns.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Logical Thinking

Customer Service

Education

Payroll and / or HR Diploma

Tools

Sage

Pay-Space

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title : Payroll and Benefits Officer

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

Scope of Position :

• The primary role of the Payroll & Benefits Officer will be to manage all the payroll functions including processing monthly payroll, administers the benefits program, and compensation program. This is a very hands-on position, forming part of the Talent and Culture team and requires close interaction with the Finance Team on a regular basis.
• Receives payroll information and will be responsible for accurate input of data into Company Payroll System.
• Align and stream the payroll and benefits system.
• Capture the monthly timesheet hours into the payroll system.
• Capture Commissions and Gratuities into the payroll system.
• Capture any adhoc payroll inputs and submissions, including deductions.
• Capture all leave according to company policies and procedures.
• Process Maternity leave remuneration in terms of the maternity leave contract.
• Audit payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, etc
• Ensure the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and terminations is accurate and timely
• Completes appropriate changes to employees direct deposits, Tax changes and benefits
• Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, leave accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc )
• Submit South African Revenue Services returns and relevant documentation to the Department of Labour in connection with payroll and benefits.
• Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations.
• Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and leave time in line with contracts.
• Balances Monthly Payroll and distributes reports and Employee Payslips.
• Manages all the Employee Benefits, i.e., Medical Aid, Retirement Fund, Disability, Retirement Plans and Death Claims.
• Assist with Salary Programs; ensuring equitable and consistent application of compensation policies and guidelines taking into consideration Salary and Remuneration Benchmarks.
• Assist in the Administration of compensation programs, reviewing changes in salaries for conformance to policy; identify and analyze compensation problems and recommend solutions.
• Assist with Off-Boarding of employees, including cancelation / transfer of Medical Aid, Provident Fund and ensure that the sage system is updated accordingly.
• Documents and maintains administrative procedures for compensation, benefits and payroll process.
• Assists the other functions in the Talent and Culture department when required.

Competencies (Behavioural and Technical Skill Requirements) :

• Ability to function effectively in a rapidly changing organization.
• Must be able to think logically and pay attention to details.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Provides outstanding customer service to answer questions / resolve issues related to benefits or payroll – must have an approachable demeanor to all employees.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll related legislation and tax laws.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• Appropriate Payroll and / or HR Diploma.
• Proficient in current payroll programmes such as Sage and Pay-Space.
• 5-7 years of related benefits and payroll management experience, knowledge of employee benefits laws and statutory requirements.
• Proficient knowledge of PC software including Microsoft office, internet.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Proficiencies in South African Employee benefits products including Retirement Benefits and Medical Health Benefits.