Payroll & HR Administrator

Reference: 11427 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Job Description:

  • Manage the full bi-weekly wage payroll process using Sage 300 Payroll.
  • Process employee wages, overtime, leave, allowances and deductions.
  • Reconcile payroll information and resolve discrepancies before submission.
  • Manage employee time and attendance records using biometric systems.
  • Investigate missing clockings, absenteeism and incorrect working hours.
  • Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and payroll documentation.
  • Assist with employee onboarding, terminations, transfers and HR administration.
  • Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and month-end payroll-related payments.
  • Handle employee queries, grievances and workplace concerns professionally.
  • Support disciplinary hearings and employee relations processes.
  • Liaise with supervisors, management, trade unions and shop stewards.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll deadlines, company policies and labour requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant qualification or experience in Payroll, Human Resources, Finance or a related field.
  • Proven experience processing bi-weekly wage payroll essential.
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage 300 Payroll essential.
  • Experience with biometric or other time and attendance systems.
  • ERS biometric system experience advantageous.
  • Experience managing large employee and wage payrolls.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
  • Sound understanding of payroll processing and HR administration.
  • Experience handling employee queries and difficult workplace situations.
  • Trade union, shop steward and employee relations experience highly advantageous.
  • Agricultural, farming, packhouse, production or labour-intensive industry experience advantageous.
  • Experience with seasonal or casual workforce administration advantageous.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Assertive, professional and able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
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.