SUMMARY:
An opportunity is available for a detail-oriented, reliable and experienced VIP & PASTEL - PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR to join an established organisation in Newcastle on a permanent basis.
POSITION INFO:
Title: VIP & PASTEL - PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Area: Newcastle
Industry: Business Services (Workforce Administration)
Ref No.: TRG 2537
Salary: Market related package available/negotiable (To be discussed at interview)
Start Date: As soon as possible / Negotiable
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Candidates must have recent/current hands-on payroll administration experience.
An opportunity is available for a detail-oriented, reliable and experienced VIP & PASTEL - PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR to join an established organisation in Newcastle on a permanent basis.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and confidential administration of high-volume employee payrolls, including weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing.
- This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced payroll professional who can hit the ground running, work independently, maintain strict confidentiality and consistently meet payroll deadlines.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Full administration and processing of weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls.
- Accurate capturing, checking and processing of payroll information.
Maintain accurate employee payroll records and supporting documentation.
- Process new employee appointments, terminations, transfers and changes to employee information.
- Process and maintain employee earnings, deductions, overtime, allowances, leave and other payroll-related adjustments.
Verify payroll inputs and conduct detailed payroll checks before final processing.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries.
Assist with payroll-related reconciliations and reporting.
- Ensure payroll information is processed accurately and within prescribed deadlines.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee salaries, personal information and other sensitive payroll data.
- Assist with statutory payroll requirements and SARS-related submissions and documentation.
- Maintain accurate records relating to PAYE, UIF and other applicable payroll deductions and statutory requirements.
- Assist with preparation of payroll reports and information required by management, HR and Finance.
- Work closely with HR and Finance regarding employee changes, payroll inputs and payroll queries.
- Ensure payroll administration complies with applicable legislation, company policies and internal procedures.
- Maintain organised electronic and physical payroll records.
Provide administrative support to the HR and Finance functions when required.
- Identify payroll administration discrepancies and escalate unresolved matters appropriately.
- Ensure all payroll deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Perform other reasonable payroll and HR administration duties as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Matric / Grade 12 required.
- Payroll qualification or recognised payroll certification will be advantageous.
- Minimum 3 years'' hands-on payroll administration experience required.
- Recent/current employment in a payroll administration role is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience administering high-volume payrolls.
- Experience with weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing advantageous.
- Strong practical knowledge of payroll administration procedures.
- Sound knowledge of South African payroll legislation and SARS requirements.
- Practical understanding of PAYE, UIF and statutory payroll deductions.
- Strong MS Excel and MS Word proficiency.
- Experience with VIP, Sage VIP, PaySpace, Pastel Payroll or a similar payroll system required.
- Experience working within an HR and/or Finance environment advantageous.
- Ability to work with confidential employee and remuneration information.
- Traceable & contactable employment references required.
- Local residency in Newcastle or surrounding areas preferred; relocation may be considered for the right candidate.
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com , Ref # (TRG 2537).
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numerical and administrative ability.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage high volumes of payroll information.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and discrepancy-resolution skills.
- High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong MS Excel skills, including working with spreadsheets and payroll data.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively within a team.
- Proactive approach with the ability to identify potential payroll errors before processing.
- Reliable, consistent and deadline driven.
- Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information professionally and confidentially.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2537) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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