Payroll jobs in South Africa

Job Description

Payroll Officer is responsible for accurate and timeous processing of payroll, ensuring accurate processing of payroll data, maintaining compliance and accurate record keeping.

• Process employee salaries including earnings and deductions on the payroll system.
• Reconcile time and attendance, ensuring accurate hours worked are captured and processed.
• Verify and accurately process monthly payroll data including deductions.
• Process new employees and accurate payment banking details.
• Process terminations in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate processing of benefits contributions and deductions.
• Prepare and process monthly incentive and reward payments.
• Review payroll processed by Payroll Administrators and assist with resolving payroll errors and queries.
• Generate monthly payroll reports for Management and Finance.
• Generate and submit monthly EMP201 reports and payment schedules.
• Reconcile and prepare annual EMP501 reports and files for submission.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records and payroll information.
• Address employee queries and collaborate with HR to resolve any payroll discrepancies and queries.
• Participate and collaborate with Management on process improvements and optimization.

Requirements

• A Diploma in human resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Payroll Officer.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on Sage 300 People or Premier.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Restaurants