Payroll Manager

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall supervision of the payroll department (3 payroll administrators), accurate payroll records and payment for a staff compliment of approximately 800 employees.
• Reviewing of all payrolls i.e. checking time sheets, checking the accuracy of pay computations and ensuring that necessary documents are processed on time.
• Processing of the Packaging Company payroll and Head Office staff payroll consisting of approximately 50 employees.
• Managing, supervising, and providing training to 3 payroll administrators.
• Managing employee benefits i.e. Provident Fund and Medical Aid
• Ensuring all clocking of employees are received regularly through the Sentri clocking system
• Verifying the integrity of all documentation received for processing i.e. leave forms, new hires, terminations, transfers, salary increases, promotions, garnishees, overtime and other payroll related services, etc
• Handling all pay related queries and providing necessary feedback to employees
• Preparing and reviewing all ACB files prior to payment
• Preparing 3^rd party payments i.e. provident funds, medical aid and SARS
• Ensuring that company benefit programmes i.e. medical aid, pensions, bonuses etc. are managed efficiently and effectively
• Maintenance of staff payroll and tax records
• Reviewing and submitting EMP201 returns on SARS E-filing
• Completing annual & bi-annual EMP501 submissions
• Submitting Annual Return of Earnings submission (Workman’s Compensation and Rand Mutual Assurance)
• Submitting annual Employment Equity Reports including setting up of appropriate reports in Sage VIP
• Submitting annual W&R SETA skills submissions
• Attending and participating in New Africa Petroleum skills committee meetings
• Assisting Finance Department with required information in preparations for year end audits
• Managing payroll systems and suggesting changes/upgrades as and when required.
• Managing ETI claims and audits
• Liaising with HR staff regarding new appointments, terminations and other relevant matters.
• General admin including CCMA related payment enquiries
• Advise staff on updates or changes to company policy and procedures where appropriate
• Ad-hoc recruitment as and when required

Requirements:

• Relevant HR diploma or degree including qualifications associated with payroll
• 10 years of experience
• Knowledge of South African laws and HR compliance, employment equity and skills development
• Computer literate and proficient in Sage VIP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)

Key Skills:

• Strong management skills to lead and motivate a team
• Team player with good communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to manage their own time effectively
• The ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong analytical skills