Junior Principal Consultant _ HR and Payroll \

We are recruiting a Junior Principal Consultant - HR and Payroll to join our team in Irene, Centurion

Role Objective:

Liaise with the different Outsourced companies to ensure branch salaries are completed timeously and accurately and all statutory obligations in the different countries are complied with

Essential Qualifications:

• HR Degree / Payroll Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business Management qualification (preferrable)
• SQL / IT preferably University degree (advantageous)
• Tax Qualification (preferrable)

Experience required:

• Payroll experience (1-3 years)
• Experience in the implementation of HR Payroll modules
• Domain knowledge of HR and Payroll
• Basic understanding functional and technical knowledge and expertise 
• Domain and industry knowledge of the customer he / she is serving
• Understanding of the functionality of our product and services / similar products
• SQL skills (advantageous)
• Documentation skills

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Load new employees and update existing  employee information on Payroll accurately and timeously.
• Collect, calculate, and enter all input documentation / data such as leave, overtime, check accuracy, assist and clarify queries and capture onto Payroll.
• Maintain, monitor, and review information on the payroll system to ensure all information is accurate and up to date.
• Investigate, report and correct payroll discrepancies and errors.
• Ensure all payroll terminations are captured timeously and the applicable payout is prepared for payment
• Prepare Payroll Variance Report 
• Prepare monthly reconciliations
• Liaise with the different Outsourced companies to ensure branch salaries are completed timeously and accurately and all statutory obligations in the different countries are complied with
• Process payroll input via batch transactions.
• Assist Time and Attendance Clerk with the processing of monthly timesheets, verify accuracy and reconcile with leave records.
• Assist with complaints and queries regarding payroll from employees and management.
• Assist Payroll Manager in reviewing and checking new employee documentation.
• Assist with ESS related queries from employees
• Provide support to HR team/s required
• Knowledge of tax legislation in African countries will be advantageous

Work environment:

• Open Plan office. Hybrid work environment

Physical demands:

• Normal physical demands can be expected of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting

Travel:

• Must have a valid driverâ??s licence and own car
• Travelling may be required.