Payroll Administrator

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to manage and process payroll functions across the company using Sage VIP. The ideal candidate will also possess intermediate to advanced Excel skills to analyze payroll data and support reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for [insert number] employees on Sage VIP.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and SARS submissions.
• Maintain payroll records, employee benefits, leave balances, and salary adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and prepare payroll journals for finance.
• Process new hires, terminations, bonuses, and overtime.
• Provide payroll reports and summaries to management and finance teams.
• Handle employee payroll queries efficiently and confidentially.
• Assist with HR/payroll audits and implement corrective actions when required.
• Stay updated with changes in payroll legislation and regulations.
• Utilize Excel to create reports, pivot tables, lookups, and perform data validation.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a payroll administration role.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage VIP Payroll & HR (Premier or People preferred).
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Solid understanding of South African labour laws and tax legislation.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Matric (essential).
• Payroll/HR certificate or diploma (advantageous).
• Sage VIP certification (advantageous).