Dealership Senior Payroll Admininstrator - Gauteng, Eastrand

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: Market Related dependent on skill set, knowledge, and experience
 
Purpose Of The Job:
 
Our client, a rapidly expanding motor dealership group, are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their Head Office team on the Eastrand. This role is centralised at group level and supports branch-level HR Administrators with payroll inputs and queries. The payroll function is fast-paced, complex, and dynamic, requiring exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. This is a highly dynamic environment with multiple payroll inputs, changing requirements, and tight timelines. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy, collaborative setting where adaptability, accuracy, and teamwork are essential for success.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing
End-to-end processing of monthly payroll on Sage VIP, including:

• Capturing inputs such as new engagements, terminations, salary adjustments, loans, perks tax (including company car and apprentice-related changes), etc
• Ensuring accurate application of tax directives and statutory deductions

• Perks tax schedules for employee loans
• Fringe benefit values and tax for company car usage

• Perks tax schedules for employee loans
• Fringe benefit values and tax for company usage

• Capture new hires and terminations on Liberty and MIBCO online portals
• Cancel medical aid cover for terminated employees promptly

• Manage all aspects of MIBCO compliance, submissions, and reporting

• Load EMP201 submissions and send them to the Operations Manager for review
• Ensure all payroll practices adhere to SARS, MIBCO, and labour law requirements
• Do quarterly STATSA reporting
• Assist with Repots for EE and BBBEE reporting

• Assist with payroll inputs and resolve payroll-related queries
• Ensure any adjustments, queries, or follow-ups are resolved promptly in collaboration with the HR and Operations Managers
• Assist with audit processes, reporting, and payroll reconciliations as needed
• Provide payroll-related support to the Accounts department during year-end procedures

• Run full system backups monthly and roll over payroll periods on Sage VIP to ensure timely readiness for new month’s inputs
• Maintain data accuracy and system integrity at all times

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a full-function payroll role administration position within a dealership environment
• Motor industry experience is Essential!!
• Proficient in Sage VIP Premier; exposure to ESS and online submission portals (Liberty, MIBCO) is advantageous
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, perks tax, third-party reconciliations, and SARS submissions
• Experience working in a multi-branch or group-level environment is preferred

• Extremely high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines consistently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive team player who supports branch-level HR Administrators and works collaboratively with internal departments
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
• Advanced Excel skills and analytical thinking