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PAYROLL OFFICER - MATERNITY CONTRACT POSITION - 368049
Reference: 368049
Date Posted: 2021-01-31
Job Title: PAYROLL OFFICER - MATERNITY CONTRACT POSITION
Industry: Accounting / Auditing / Banking / Finance / Insurance
Type: Temporary
Wage / Salary: R - Market Related - P/M (Per Month)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Country: South Africa
Closing Date: 2021-04-01
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE



Our client is looking for an organized and professional Payroll Officer



The ideal candidate would be a strong administrator, a confident, self-motivated individual who consistently strives for excellence



The successful candidate will be required to manage a high volume workload, have the ability to manage their own time and work to deadlines



The successful candidate will join a successful, well established business, working with an energetic and fast moving team



Job purpose: Process monthly and bi-weekly payrolls on SAGE People for 600 employees



FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES



Payroll:



Process payroll account transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third party payments)



Processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, increases) and system upgrades

Ensure all cell phone and travel information is timeously received and checked for accuracy



Manage shifts on Time and Attendance system for payment of healthcare staff and calculate shifts owing



Calculate overtime and short time



Analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization



Collaborate with Human Resources and accounting teams

Maintain accurate records

Research, analyse and solve payroll related queries



Leave (ESS):



Follow up on leave applications and ensure it is imported into the system

Verify leave applications

Approve leave applications to ensure it reflects accurately on the system

Leave recons on termination and on request

Upkeep and management of the employee self-service system



Time & Attendance:



Maintain the timekeeping system. Adjust all clocking changes received via adjustment forms

Follow up on bad clocking’s

Weekly and monthly clocking recons

Manage employee rosters



Administration & Reporting:



Be responsible for record keeping (hard copy and electronic)

Ensure termination checklists are complete

Maintain employee personal details

General HR administrative tasks within the department

Responsible for file audit project



REQUIREMENTS



Matric / Senior Certificate

Relevant payroll / HR qualification - advantageous

A minimum of 3 years payroll experience (previous experience with SAGE People advantageous)

Experience in working on excel spreadsheets

Bargaining council (BIBC) experience advantageous

Experience in and knowledge on time & attendance software

Basic HR knowledge

Knowledge of provisions of Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Statutory and legislative requirements in respect of PAYE, UIF, Workman’s compensation



Skills & Attributes:



Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and general computer literacy

Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy

Ability to work under pressure

Professional communication skills (able to handle own correspondence)

Team Player

Treat payroll and related information with highest degree of confidentiality



Specific Requirements:



Clear health record

Clear criminal record

Clear credit record
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