Payroll Officer

SUMMARY:
Our Client is looking for a Payroll Officer to join their team in Stellenbosch

POSITION INFO:
Area/Location: Stellenbosch

Summery:

Our Client is looking for a Payroll Officer who will be responsible for managing the payroll process for or our client. Also ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, and benefits to employees.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for time sheet and clocking confirmation, both telephonic and written
• Liaise with both current and ex-employees with regards to UI.19, Maternity Policies, Department of Labour queries and/or Benefits queries
• Maintain relations with the employees on Disability – to assist the workflow from application to approval
• Liaise with all parties involved with our multi facet Benefits structure to ensure that all legislation is adhere to.
• Support and assist with the preparation of processing the company remuneration and benefits system to ensure all deadlines are met
• Prepare and remit monthly salary advice. Includes loading on ESS
• Collate, capture and process all payroll documentation including medical aid forms, pension fund applications, tax, leave forms, sick leave forms, overtime forms, garnishee orders, union membership, UIF benefits, etc.
• Ensure overtime timesheets are submitted by managers/supervisors in terms of correct procedures and approvals
• Ensure existing employees (FTE, temporary & contract), transfers, promotions and terminations are accurately and timeously processed on payroll system
• Process all new start employees, promotions, transfers and termination documentation
• Ensure union membership information updated and accurately reflected on system
• Ensures updates and personnel changes are received timeously and systems are set-up and updated to reflect change of status details
• Review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets and overtime payments
• Track and deduct all garnishees and other special payroll deductions
• Ensure all labour hours are correctly booked and match hours to company policy
• Assist and respond to all payroll and benefits queries
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintain and upkeep of digital personnel filing system
• Off cycle payments for salary queries during the month
• Reconciliation of payroll for net salary payment run
• FIHRST Management net salary run and submission
• FIHRST Management third party run and submission
• Payroll back up and roll over to the next period
• Responsible to execute the complete payroll function in the absence of the Payroll Manager

• Matric
• Advanced working knowledge of SAGE VIP People 300
• Relevant payroll qualifications (Diploma)
• Minimum five years payroll experience (SAGE VIP People 300) non-negotiable
• Good understanding of and working knowledge of all the appropriate Acts (LRA, BCEA, OSHA, COID, EEA)
• Highly computer literate with strong MSOffice skills
• People and Management Skills
• People & communication skills in both written and oral format
• Strong administration skills
• Sound ability in problem solving
• The ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• High levels of integrity and ethical standards and a team player with a pleasant disposition who enjoys multidisciplinary interactions
• The ability to be a confident and self-motivated individual
• The ability to use initiative
• Lateral thinking
• Fast learner and quick thinker
• Relationship management
• Learning and adaptability

• Understand role of reporting to the business and client
• Understand role of managing staff to closely ensure output is aligned with business requirements
• Understand interworking with various teams to ensure client financial compliances
• Understanding that feedback and communication is critical to success

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