Payroll Officer

Pedros Chicken; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Payroll Officer to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance. The role involves managing employee records, processing salaries, and collaborating with HR to resolve discrepancies. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in HR or related fields and at least two years of payroll experience, particularly with Sage systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Payroll Officer.
• Experience working on Sage 300 People or Premier.

Responsibilities

• Process employee salaries, ensuring accurate payroll data.
• Reconcile time and attendance for accurate hours worked.
• Generate monthly payroll reports for Management and Finance.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Compliance

Record Keeping

Education

Diploma in Human Resources

Diploma in Finance

Diploma in Accounting

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Sage 300 People

Sage Premier

Job description

Payroll Officer is responsible for accurate and timeous processing of payroll, ensuring accurate processing of payroll data, maintaining compliance and accurate record keeping. Process employee salaries including earnings and deductions on the payroll system. Reconcile time and attendance, ensuring accurate hours worked are captured and processed. Verify and accurately process monthly payroll data including deductions. Process new employees and accurate payment banking details Process terminations in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures Ensure accurate processing of benefits contributions and deductions. Prepare and process monthly incentive and reward payments. Review payroll processed by Payroll Administrators and assist with resolving of payroll errors and queries. Generate monthly payroll reports for Management and Finance Generate and submit monthly EMP201 reports and payment schedules. Reconcile and prepare annual EMP501 reports and files for submission. Maintain up-to-date employee records and payroll information. Address employee queries and collaborate with HR to resolve any payroll discrepancies and queries. Participate and collaborate with Management on process improvements and optimization. Requirements : 1. A Diploma in human resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Payroll Officer 3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on Sage 300 People or Premier