Payroll Administrator

Job Purpose:

The primary duties of a payroll administrator are to process payroll, maintain payroll records and

making sure that the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations. A Payroll

Administrator collects and reviews timekeeping information and issues paychecks that are complete

and correct. In the process of creating paychecks, a Payroll Administrator performs withholdings,

including garnish orders, contributions to benefits programmes and taxes.

Job Function:

Payroll on Sage 300

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of payroll systems and processes.

Process and manage all aspects of payroll, including calculating overtime hours, calculating

deductions, commissions, bonuses, processing new hires and terminations, and ensuring

compliance with relevant regulations.

Administer employee benefits, including medical aids, pension fund, and other benefits.

Prepare and maintain accurate and timely payroll records and reports.

Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee questions about payroll and benefits.

Making sure the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax and

labor laws.

Keep up to date with changes in payroll regulations and adjust payroll systems and processes

accordingly.

Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of

payroll, benefits and employee data.

Investigating and resolving payroll issues

Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.

Update internal databases (e.g., record annual, sick and maternity leave)

EMP201 and EMP501 submissions

Quarterly Stats SA reporting

Changing employee bank records when necessary to process payment accurately.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF qualification

2 3 Years experience in the same position

Working knowledge of payroll software Sage 300

Computer literacy (MS Office, MS-Word, Excel)

Must have good Excel Skills and strong administration skills

Love being part of a team who fully support each other to deliver

In-depth understanding of human resources and labour rules and regulations

Attention to detail and strong numeracy skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills