Job Purpose:

To ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll while maintaining payroll records, supporting employees with payroll-related queries and ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Process employee payroll accurately and within prescribed deadlines.
Capture and maintain employee payroll information, including new appointments, terminations, promotions, transfers, banking detail changes, personal information updates and other payroll amendments.
Calculate payroll related earnings and deductions, including overtime, nightshift allowances and other approved allowances.
Import and validate overtime from timekeeping systems into the payroll system.
Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation.
Respond to employee payroll queries relating to salaries, deductions, overtime, leave balances, provident fund information and payroll documentation.
Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including leave provisions, monthly payroll reconciliations, Union reconciliations, EMP201 reports and provident fund reconciliations.
Reconcile payroll information to ensure accuracy before payroll is finalised.
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations and company policies.
Work closely with the Human Resources and Finance departments to ensure accurate employee and payroll information.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 (Matric).
Diploma or Certificate in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting (advantageous).
Minimum 1 years' payroll administration experience.
Experience working with payroll systems such as PaySpace or similar payroll software.
Experience using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge and Skills:

Sound knowledge of payroll processes and payroll legislation.
Understanding of PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 and statutory payroll requirements.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.

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