Payroll Data And Systems Analyst

Positron Se; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is on the lookout for a Payroll Data and Systems Analyst to ensure the seamless operation and compliance of payroll systems. This role involves managing employee master data, optimizing system performance, and generating insightful reports. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a solid background in payroll management. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance operational efficiency and support a culture of excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about data integrity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll and data/system management experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, especially Synerion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee master data and ensure data security.
• Act as super user and manage system performance.
• Extract reports and develop dashboards for analysis.

Skills

Payroll Management

Data Management

System Administration

Reporting Tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma in Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Synerion

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Data and Systems Analyst

Location: Johannesburg

Division: Group Payroll

Reports to: Manager Payroll

Job Purpose

Positron seeks qualified candidates for the Payroll Data and Systems Analyst role to ensure the smooth operation, security, integrity, and compliance of payroll data and systems through effective analysis and process implementation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee Master Data Management: Maintain organizational hierarchy, map data across systems, clean data, liaise on system upgrades, and ensure data security.
2. System Management: Act as super user, manage system performance and user access, collaborate on upgrades, and resolve system issues promptly.
3. Reporting & Documentation: Extract and distribute reports, develop dashboards, and provide relevant metrics and trend analyses.
4. Payroll Administration Support: Update payroll inputs, run timecards, handle queries, calculate adjustments, and distribute payslips.

Minimum Requirements

• 3-5 years of payroll and data/system management experience.
• Diploma in finance or related field.
• Knowledge of system administration, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• Proficiency in reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, especially Synerion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, initiative, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure.

Personality Attributes

• Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable, team player, independent, resilient under pressure.