A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage daily payroll processing and ensure compliance with statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of demonstrated experience in payroll, a relevant qualification, and strong organisational skills. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate payroll data and ensuring confidentiality in processing sensitive information.
Qualifikationen
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role.
Strong understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance.
Aufgaben
Manage payroll processing including salaries and wages.
Participate in internal/external audits.
Communicate effectively across management levels.
Maintain payroll documentation and procedures.
Kenntnisse
Payroll systems knowledge
Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Time-management skills
Confidentiality
Ausbildung
Relevant Payroll qualification
Jobbeschreibung
Requirements
Relevant Payroll qualification.
A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of payroll systems.
Excellent understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Manage and administer the day-to-day processing of payrolls, including salaries and wages.
Participate in internal and external audits as required.
Communicate effectively across all levels of management.
Manage time and attendance systems, including biometrics.
Process wages for various payroll frequencies, import hours/allowances, and record earnings and deductions.
Accurately capture all payroll data collected onto the payroll system.
Maintain the payroll system and perform required backups in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
Manage all ad-hoc payroll-related reporting requests.
Capture new employees and terminations, while maintaining accurate employee records.
Apply salary increases and manage leave and bonus provisions.
Handle UIF administration and online declarations.
Provide new employees with all necessary induction documentation, including policies and procedures.
Remain up to date with changes to the BCEA and Labour Law, and implement relevant updates accordingly.
Keep the workforce profile updated for Employment Equity purposes.
Assist the HR Manager with ad-hoc duties as required.
Draft employment contracts.
Resolve payroll discrepancies, stay updated on payroll software developments, and collaborate with the team to achieve departmental goals.
Maintain and update payroll documentation and procedures.
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