Senior Payroll Administrator

Boardroom Appointments; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A payroll management company is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator in Kempton Park. Responsibilities include coordinating payroll activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support to the team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience using Sage HR Premier, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage sensitive payroll-related matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience using the Sage HR Premier system.
• Excellent Excel skills including Pivot Tables and Formulas.
• Experience leading and coordinating a payroll function in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll activities ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Process leave applications and manage payroll inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Matric qualification

Tools

Sage HR Premier system

Excel

Job description

Senior Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll activities, including payroll processing, ensuring appropriate levels of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate legislation, regulations, and the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI).
• Coordinate and prepare payments for all statutory and non-statutory deductions and contributions at month-end, such as:
• Garnishees
• Medical Aid
• Bargaining Council
• Provident Fund
• Process leave applications and escalate any sick leave or absenteeism concerns to the Group Payroll Manager.
• Provide payroll advice, guidance, and support to the Group.
• Assist external auditors with annual auditing of the payroll system.
• Produce ad hoc reports, including:
• Payroll processing reports
• Leave reports
• Overtime reports
• Monthly journals
• Month-end reports
• Assist with the monthly submission and reconciliation to the NBCRFLI.
• Support the Wages Department with processing of monthly and weekly wages.
• Process terminations and onboarding of new staff on a monthly basis, managing a high volume of terminations and new appointments.

Interpersonal Skills and Experience

• Experience leading and coordinating a payroll function within a large-scale organization.
• Ensure and maintain high levels of quality and accuracy in data entry.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive payroll-related matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team with people from various cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of NBCRFLI Main Collective Agreement.
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• Wholesale and Retail Sector regulations.
• Unemployment Act.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using the Sage HR Premier system.
• Matric qualification required.
• Excellent Excel skills, including:
• Pivot Tables
• Formulas
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.