Weekly Payroll Officer

SUMMARY:
Assist the Payroll Specialist with the processing of weekly wages on SAGE People in a busy large manufacturing space in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a top notch Weekly Payroll Officer who is an approachable and personable professional. Your understanding and communication in Afrikaans would be to your advantage. Your advanced EXCEL skills, being comfortable with Excel formulas, pivot tables and data analysis will make you a suitable candidate.

Duties:

• Maintaining the integrity of the clocking system (UKG) & the payroll system (Sage People 300)
• Loading and updating all employee information on UKG and Sage, including contractors
• Exporting/Importing and completing the weekly wage run for permanents and contractors
• Ensuring all employees deductions are correctly recorded and the relevant deductions are made.
• Compiling weekly information and reconciling monthly payroll
• Preparing all monthly schedules for payments to Third Parties & reconcile the Staff Loan Account – ensure the Finance Department receives accurate data timeously
• Liaising with all Funds and Third Parties as required e.g. Provident Fund/Iemas etc.
• Input increases and service increments
• Preparing Annual Bonuses, including Christmas vouchers
• Administering UIF / Provident Fund documentation as required
• Administering leave applications
• Ensuring all deadlines (weekly & monthly) are met
• Calculating and paying third-party payments timeously and accurately
• Capturing all relevant data – all forms onto the Payroll system
• Processing employee terminations
• Reconciling tax year-end recons
• All wages filing and ensuring that the personnel files are up to date and that the  information are easily accessible
• Ad hoc projects

 To be considered for this position, the following criteria is important:

• Matric as a minimum entry requirement.
• HR or Payroll qualification would be advantageous
• Minimum 3yrs experience in processing wages on SAGE People 300 or similar payroll package
• Min 4yrs working experience in a manufacturing environment (preferable)
• Minimum 3 – 4 yrs experience with a clocking system – UKG would be advantageous
• Computer literate (MS Office-Excel essential)
• Experience and knowledge of MEIBC and Main Agreement - advantageous
• Must be highly meticulous and methodical with an eye for detail
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work in a stressful environment with stringent deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work well with people when you are under pressure

If this sounds like you, apply and our team will be in contact with you telephonically and via email to discuss your CV, skillset and experience. Thank You.