National Chicks - Payroll and Benefits Coordinator - KZN102

Role Summary

Astral is a leading South African integrated poultry producer of whom National Chicks is a subsidiary, has a vacancy for a Payroll and Benefits Co-Ordinator in Camperdown KZN.

Job Description

Role Requirements:

1. A minimum of 5 years payroll experience
2. Bookkeeping experience would be an added advantage
3. Strong computer skills with advanced MS Excel experience

Skills and Competency Requirements:

1. Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
2. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
3. High level of accuracy, time management and attention to detail
4. Strong administration and problem-solving skills
5. Team Player / dedicated
6. Proactive, able to work independently
7. Must be prepared to work overtime when necessary

Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll reconciliations to General Ledger
2. Bonus, Leave provisions
3. Reconciliation and reviewing of payrolls
4. Accuracy in the administering of the wages/salaries function and attending to all queries in a professional manner
5. Administering the timeous and accurate submission of all required returns in relation to the wage/salaries function
6. Attend to the timely and accurate payment of all staff wages/salaries and making the appropriate statutory deductions and engagements in order to maintain and update payroll records
7. Timeous and on-going administering, controlling and attending to all queries with regards to the Provident Fund, UIF, Workmen’s Compensation and any other related services
8. Liaising with service providers to ensure proper administration of all related claims
9. Maintenance of the Payroll system - backing up the system, rolling over into new periods etc.
10. Managing and controlling all aspects of month end procedures
11. Ensure all filing with regards to employee’s personnel files are up to date
12. Submitting monthly HR Report
13. Liaise with service providers to ensure proper administration (withdrawal claims, retirements claims, disability claims, death claims and funeral claims etc), due diligence and that processes are streamlined and ensure updated reports are timeously received
14. Provide guidance, support and direction to HR/Payroll and members as required on benefits-related matters
15. Actively participate in the continuous workplace improvement programs

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