PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR (Civil Engineering), Northern Suburbs

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PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR (Civil Engineering), Northern Suburbs Permanent Career Opportunity! R25

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PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR (Civil Engineering), Northern Suburbs Permanent Career Opportunity! R25 000 - R32 000 Per Month Negotiable on qualification and experience Reputable Civil Engineering Firm is seeking a diligent, highly responsible, organised and process-driven Payroll Administrator who has good working knowledge of South African payroll and labour legislation to form an integral part of their team. You are someone who works accurately under pressure, meets strict deadlines, maintains confidentiality and communicates effectively with site teams, employees and management. You will take ownership of monthly wages payroll, employee payroll data, time and attendance integration as well as related HR administration. Role and Responsibilities: Process monthly wages payroll accurately and within required deadlines using Sage 300 People. Import, reconcile and validate time and attendance data from ERS-Bio before payroll processing. Ensure all earnings, overtime, double time, allowances, leave, unpaid time and deductions are correctly captured and applied. Capture, update, and maintain employee information on Sage 300 People and ERS-Bio. Ensure employee records are complete, accurate and compliant. Activate and terminate employees in line with payroll period and HR requirements. Monitor, validate and follow up on timesheets, clocking data and attendance exceptions. Ensure overtime and double time are properly authorised before processing. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies before payroll cut-off. Maintain proper payroll audit records, including saved timesheets, approvals and supporting documents. Ensure payroll processing complies with company policies, procedures and applicable South African legislation. Capture and verify employee banking details to ensure correct payment setup. Generate payroll reports for checking, reconciliation and management review. Assist with payroll audits and provide supporting documentation when required. Liaise with sites regarding timesheet cut-offs, corrections, approvals and missing information. Assist with HR administration, including employee documentation, contracts, onboarding records, employee changes and termination paperwork. Ensure HR and payroll records are maintained in line with confidentiality and POPIA requirements. Support compliance with relevant payroll and labour legislation, including BCEA, UIF, PAYE, SDL, COIDA and applicable bargaining council requirements.\\ Qualification and or Experience: Relevant Payroll\/ HR Diploma or related studies 4-5 years payroll administration experience ideally gained within the civil construction\/construction\/building\/engineering\/infrastructure projects related industry Experience using Sage 300 People is essential Proficiency in MS Office i.e. MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel To apply for this role, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV to Lameez Herborn on