Payroll & Wages Specialist

Bidvest Prestige; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Prestige is seeking a Wage Administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, employee data maintenance, and compliance with policies.

You will handle time and attendance, payroll reporting, UI-19 forms, provident fund documentation, and respond to employee queries, while safeguarding confidential information.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of payroll experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' practical experience in Payroll/Wage Administration.
• Experience with Payroll MIS and payroll processing.
• Knowledge of UI-19, Certificates of Service and provident fund administration.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain monthly wage and payroll information within deadlines.
• Capture appointments, promotions, demotions and terminations.
• Submit payroll and wage reports to Finance and stakeholders.
• Produce wage cost reports for forecasting and meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date employee payroll and biographical information.
• Handle payroll queries and Time and Attendance issues.
• Prepare UI-19 forms and Certificates of Service on termination.
• Submit provident fund withdrawal documentation as required.
• Ensure all payroll activities meet timelines and policy.
• Maintain confidential payroll information.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Customer focus

Teamwork

Integrity

Education

Matric / Senior Certificate

Payroll certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll/HR/Finance

Tools

CRS

D365

MS Excel

Job description

Bidvest Prestige is seeking a Wage Administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, employee data maintenance, and compliance with policies.

You will handle time and attendance, payroll reporting, UI-19 forms, provident fund documentation, and respond to employee queries, while safeguarding confidential information.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of payroll experience and strong Excel skills.