Payroll Administrator

What will you be responsible for?

As the Payroll Administrator, you will play an important role in ensuring that payroll is processed accurately, efficiently and within deadline. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full payroll administration process, including employee take-ons, promotions, adjustments and terminations.
• Ensuring accurate processing and balancing of time & attendance.
• Coordinating with HR to maintain accurate employee records and master data.
• Processing variable payroll inputs such as travel and expense claims.
• Managing payroll deductions and balancing third-party billing schedules.
• Reviewing and verifying payroll inputs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Responding to payroll queries and providing support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing monthly payroll variance reports, post-payroll reports and ad-hoc reporting.
• Performing payroll calculations and system audits to ensure the accuracy of earnings, deductions, statutory deductions, company contributions and provisions.
• Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining accurate payroll documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and assisting with payroll projects.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a payroll professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work confidently under pressure.

You will need:

• Matric / National Senior Certificate Essential.
• NQF Level 7, 3-year degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance / Payroll.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Payroll Administration.
• Advanced knowledge of Time & Attendance, Personal Tax and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Intermediate SAP knowledge.
• Advanced Xtime knowledge.
• Advanced SAGE 300 People knowledge.

The ideal candidate

You are organised, accurate and able to manage confidential payroll information with the highest level of integrity. You have strong planning and problem-solving skills, communicate professionally and can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ready for your next career move?

If you have the payroll expertise and experience required for this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now (only if you meet the minimum requirements) and take the next step in your career!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.