Senior Payroll Administrator

Reference: 10222 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers 

Job Description: 

  • Assist with monthly payroll processing for 170 – 200 employees, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments.
  • Organise and maintain personnel records
  • Prepare HR documents, like employment contracts.
  • Create regular reports on HR metrics
  • Reconcile payroll data, validate payslips, and generate payroll reports.
  • Respond to employee enquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and benefits.
  • Manage employee leave.
  • Maintain accurate employee records, both electronically and physically.
  • Assist employees with UIF claims, tax documents, and employment confirmations.
  • Liaise with auditors and provide necessary payroll documentation.
  • Collaborate with the Finance team on payroll journal queries and entries.
  • Maintain, submit, and ensure compliance with SARS and other legally required payroll returns.
  • Manage third-party invoices and ensure timely payment processing.
  • Process accurate and timely full and final settlements for departing employees.

Qualifications: 

  • A National Certificate, Diploma, Certification in Payroll administration, or qualification in Finance, Human Resources, and Accounting.
  • Five years of experience in payroll processing and administration, primarily using Sage, within a medium to large organisation. Working knowledge of Sage 300 People will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to manage the end-to-end payroll function.
  • Excel skills in reporting, pivot tables, and use of formulas.
  • Tax knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation.
  • Experience with Sage 300 Job Costing.
  • Must have experience in HR administration support.

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.