Payroll Specialist

ENS; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ENS in Cape Town seeks a Payroll Specialist to join the Accounts team, reporting to the Senior Payroll Specialist. You will handle monthly payroll inputs for starters and leavers and liaise with the payroll software provider to ensure accuracy.

You will coordinate benefits, respond to HR queries, assist auditors, and develop reports as needed. The role requires extensive attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Post matric qualification with payroll and HR administration training (sound payroll legislation knowledge).
• 3–5 years relevant experience in payroll.
• African payroll knowledge is advantageous.
• Experience processing payroll for 1000+ employees.
• Praxima payroll system experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monthly payroll processing and input for starters and leavers.
• Liaison with payroll software provider for quality control.
• Resolve payroll queries with HR and maintain service levels.
• Coordinate, analyze and capture employee benefits.
• Assist external auditors as required in payroll area.
• Develop reporting as needed for payroll management.
• Administer the annual salary increase process.
• Handle other ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Integrity

Office administration

Advanced Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Client focus

Tact and diplomacy

Numeracy

Education

Post matric with payroll/HR training

Tools

Excel

Outlook

3E

Praxima payroll

Job description

A vacancy for a Payroll Specialist has become available in the Accounts team in Cape Town, reporting into the Senior Payroll Specialist.

A general outline of the position is as follows:

• Monthly processing of payroll input including collating and processing information for starters and leavers
• Extensive liaison, relationship management and quality control of the payroll software service provider.
• Liaison with human resources and resolution of queries pertaining to the payroll
• Co-ordination, analysis and capturing of benefits
• Assisting external auditors as and when required in this area
• Developing reporting as and when required
• Administration of the annual salary increase process
• Other ad hoc wider tasks as and when required

Knowledge and skills

• Highest level of integrity and confidentiality
• Proficiency in office administration and the relevant computer software packages e.g. Microsoft Excel, Outlook and accounts package (3E)
• Advanced Excel
• Sound payroll administration knowledge
• Possess well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Client focus is essential (this is a services environment)
• Tact and diplomacy
• Assertiveness in dealing with demanding clients
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Analytical and high levels of numeracy

Qualifications and experience

• Post matric qualification with payroll and HR administration training (including a sound knowledge of payroll related legislation)
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of African payroll will be an advantage
• Experience of working with a large payroll of 1000+ employees
• Experience working on Praxima payroll system is highly advantageous

This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary.

ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Placement of a suitably qualified and skilled candidate will therefore be made in line with our Employment Equity objectives.