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Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Staff Solutions RecruitmentGqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

  • Ensure payroll services align with company policies and employee expectations.
  • Supervise payroll department staff and oversee daily payroll functions.
  • Process all payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and employee updates.
  • Deductions, allowances, manual payments, and short payments.
  • Calculate and process sick leave, maternity leave, and termination benefits.
  • Execute monthly payroll runs and ensure the accuracy of payroll reports.
  • Manage payroll database updates post-processing.
  • Submit electronic salary and wage payments.
  • Generate and upload General Ledger files to SAP.
  • Prepare and file statutory returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL) on a monthly basis.
  • Reconcile and process third-party payments (e.g., taxes, pensions, medical aid, garnishees).
  • Maintain accurate historical records of all payroll and third-party transactions.
  • Conduct monthly and annual reconciliations for SARS, including IRP5s.
  • Prepare journal entries and reconcile payroll with the general ledger.

Time & Attendance (T&A)

  • Maintain and update the time and attendance system, including biometric systems.
  • Monitor employee attendance, resolve anomalies, and authorize overtime and leave payments.
  • Generate and distribute weekly and monthly attendance reports.
  • Coordinate with department heads to verify weekly timesheets.
  • Manage staff onboarding, transfers, and terminations in the T&A system.
  • Report system issues to management and ensure consistent performance.
  • Benefits Administration

  • Administer company pension, provident, and sick fund schemes.
  • Manage medical aid memberships for pensioners and staff.
  • Process claims related to disability, retirements, withdrawals, and funerals.
  • Reconcile contributions and generate monthly remittance statements.
  • Respond to employee and beneficiary queries regarding benefits.
  • Query Management

  • Address and resolve payroll-related queries from both employees and management.
  • Make necessary corrections and ensure updates are reflected in subsequent payroll runs.
  • Candidate Requirements

  • Payspace Experience (advantageous)
  • Proven experience in payroll processing and administration.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and benefits administration.
  • Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., SAP) and timekeeping systems.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
  • If you are a dependable payroll professional with a solid background in payroll operations and employee support, we encourage you to apply.

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