Payroll Administrator

SUMMARY:
Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for a Payroll Administrator for a company in the V&A Waterfront.

POSITION INFO:

Objectives of Role:

All employees in Shared Services are individually and collectively responsible for customer excellence and will be measured accordingly.

Customer Excellence:

• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders to set expectations and provide services exceeding the agreed standard.
  
• Contribute to customer satisfaction for services delivered by the Shared Services People Services Team.
  
• Assist with identifying problems in your area of responsibility, and that of the Shared Services People Services team, and discussing possible solutions to achieve customer excellence.

As the Shared Services Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for performing the following activities:

• Inputting, processing, and employee payroll admin support on Sage 300 People
  
• Maintaining employee files and records ensuring a methodical filing process aligned to audit requirements both on SharePoint and Sage.
  
• Review and ensure the accuracy of approved payroll inputs such as advances, staff deductions, and salary adjustments.
  
• Maintained employee payroll records, ensured that employee changes were entered correctly and made on a timely basis, and processed changes for proper authorization.
  
• Generating reports for payroll review e.g., variance reports and company reconciliations.
  
• Prepare payroll reports from Sage and provide input and data into reports as and when required.
  
• Reconciliation of 3rd party billing and Sage (Medical Aid, GL, Gap Cover) which is sent to the Specialist for reconciliation with finance.
  
• Administer any changes to Umbrella Fund on a monthly process through file upload.
  
• Communicate payroll changes to the HRBPs and Finance Leads
  
• Responsible for remaining up to date with the latest payroll and tax legislation.
  
• Responsible for responding to and completing all service desk tickets related to basic payroll queries.
  

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-year Diploma in Financial Accounting, Human Resources, or a similar field.
  
• 3 years + relevant work experience in a similar role.
  
• Advanced Excel and numerical abilities
  
• Strong checking and attention to detail.
  
• Proficient in payroll software Sage 300 People.
  
• Advanced specialized computer literacy.

Competencies:

• Identification with the AGGPA vision, mission, and values.
  
• Coping with pressure and setbacks.
  
• Customer-oriented service mindset.
  
• Highly detail-oriented, and analytical.
  
• Strong results orientation and deadline-driven.
  
• Able to work on multiple assignments.
  
• Flexibility.
  
• Ability to manage confidential information.
  
• Excellent communication and people skills.

 Benefits:

• Health Medical Aid (non-subsidized).
  
• Hybrid work policy.
  
• Monthly data allowance.
  
• Lunch and parking vouchers when in the office.
  
• School fee benefit for parents who earn under R600k per annum (contribution towards school fees from primary school to tertiary education – T’s & C’s apply).
  
• Training and tertiary education support.
  
• Flexible remuneration structure.
  
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses.

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