Payroll Specialist

ADP; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Payroll Specialist, where you will play a vital role in processing payrolls and ensuring compliance with legislation. This dynamic position offers the chance to build strong client relationships while benefiting from award-winning training and a culture that values inclusion and personal growth. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional service and contributing to the financial performance of the company. If you are passionate about payroll and client satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you, providing a platform for career advancement and continuous learning.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1

Ongoing training and development

Company-paid time off for volunteering

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 3-5 years payroll experience or HRIS practitioner with payroll systems experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
• Build and maintain sustainable client relationships for recurring business.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Client Relationship Management

Sage300

Excel

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of SA Payroll Tax Legislation

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Commerce/Human Resources

Tools

ADP Systems

SAP HR/Payroll

Job description

ADP Payroll Specialist in Pretoria, South Africa

ADP South Africa is hiring a Payroll Specialist.

Do you want to join a company with award-winning training and world-class service guidelines to help you achieve success, growth, and continued learning? If so, this may be the opportunity you’ve been searching for!

In this role, you will perform contracted human resource services, more specifically payroll processing for various clients. You carry the weight of ADP’s service reputation and client satisfaction in your hands.

The nature of your job is to support clients by processing their payrolls in compliance with legislative requirements whilst building and maintaining sustainable client relationships to ensure recurring business. Every day will be challenging because the requests you receive will vary. You will be required to provide solutions through investigation and identification which will keep things interesting, and our top-ranked training will help to set you up for success!

To thrive in this role, you will have a way with clients that builds rapport, establishes trust, and shines with professionalism. Over the phone and in writing, your communication style is clear and easy for our clients to understand and take action on. As a result, your client satisfaction scores make you proud. Pace should not scare you. We also have a healthy dose of fun. Not only can you find a career here but friendships that last in a company that values inclusion.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON A TYPICAL DAY:

1. Processing of payrolls which entails payroll preparation, interpreting and applying statutory changes/requirements, and maintaining the payroll system.
2. Ensuring Compliance which requires contributing to the improvement of internal systems and processes, implementing payroll best practices, and mitigating potential risks to clients.
3. Contributing to Financial Performance of the company through brand building which requires creating a pleasing customer experience through efficient and effective service delivery.
4. Building and Maintaining Client Relationships by treating the client with respect and professionalism.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

Qualifications:

• A diploma/degree in commerce/human resources or any related qualification/experience.

Skills:

• 3-5 years payroll experience or experience as an HRIS practitioner with payroll systems experience (Must have Sage300 and/or Premier).
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of SA payroll tax legislation.
• Basic Knowledge of SA labour legislation.

Attributes:

• Ability to work on your own – taking ownership.
• Ability to work under pressure.

BONUS POINTS FOR THESE:

• Experience in a Payroll Outsourcing environment will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of other African countries payroll tax legislation will be advantageous.

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

• Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
• Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
• Grow your career in an agile, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
• Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
• Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
• Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
• Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
• Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

Salary Range: Market related

What are you waiting for? APPLY NOW!

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Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Language Skills: Fluent in French language, speaking/writing/listening.

Technical skills: Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point), MS Outlook.

Skills and Abilities:

• Payroll industry, process, and France-specific knowledge and expertise.
• Ability to use ADP systems and processes accurately and consistently; "SAP" HR/Payroll expertise.
• Customer Service Skills, Client focus.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills, written, listening and verbal, in country of servicing (France) and English.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask.
• Team oriented/Team Player.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining deadlines.
• Analytical ability.
• Possesses a continuous improvement mind-set and is receptive to change.
• Must be able to demonstrate competencies as detailed in the Leadership Expectations for Individual Contributors.
• Ability to anticipate issues and involve the manager when the case.
• Transparency and Integrity.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.