PAYROLL MANAGER

SKILLS CONNECTOR; Swellendam; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SKILLS CONNECTOR seeks an HR/payroll administrator to manage client payrolls and statutory compliance. You will administer employee tax obligations, process payroll using PaySpace, and handle UIF, EMP201/EMP501, IRP5 certificates, COIDA and other fund matters.

You will also oversee internal HR, draft contracts, maintain records and ensure policies, recruitment, onboarding and terminations are handled efficiently while maintaining compliance with labour legislation.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in HR and payroll administration.
• Good knowledge of South African labour legislation, payroll administration, PAYE, UIF, other employee tax requirements and COIDA/Compensation Fund matters.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage clients’ payroll using PaySpace.
• Administer employee tax obligations, including EMP201 returns, EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 certificates.
• Manage UIF and other statutory registrations, amendments and obligations.
• Handle COIDA and Compensation Fund matters for clients.
• Provide payroll advice and support to clients.
• Manage the complete HR function for internal staff.
• Draft employment contracts and administer and maintain employee records.
• Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and termination processes.
• Support management with staff-related matters.
• Handle disciplinary processes, grievances and other labour-relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour legislation.
• Promote positive employee relations and support staff wellbeing.

Skills

Payroll administration

Labour legislation

HR knowledge

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Education

HR/IR qualification

Tools

PaySpace

Job description

WE REQUIRE:

• qualification in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in HR and payroll administration.
• Good knowledge of South African labour legislation, payroll administration, PAYE, UIF, other employee tax requirements and COIDA/Compensation Fund matters.

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AT THE TOP OF THE LIST?

• PaySpace experience;
• Experience in a professional services firm;
• Strong administrative and organisational skills;
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Client Payroll and Statutory Administration:

• Process and manage clients’ payroll using PaySpace.
• Administer employee tax obligations, including EMP201 returns, EMP501
  reconciliations and IRP5 certificates.
• Manage UIF and other statutory registrations, amendments and obligations.
• Handle COIDA and Compensation Fund matters for clients.
• Provide payroll advice and support to clients.

Internal HR:

• Manage the complete HR function for internal staff.
• Draft employment contracts and administer and maintain employee records.
• Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and termination processes.
• Support management with staff-related matters.
• Handle disciplinary processes, grievances and other labour-relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour legislation.
• Promote positive employee relations and support staff wellbeing.