Payroll Administrator (Midrand)

About the position

Responsible for timely and efficient processing of monthly salaries (1000) on Sage 300 People

• Co-ordinate employee status changes between Operations and Payroll for new engagements, transfers, promotions, terminations, etc.
• Creates salary sheets and reports
• Update salary sheets and schedules
• Calculating bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions
• Review and maintain Pay Rules and Pay Schedule as per bargaining council
• Ensure all employees leave forms for annual/sick/unpaid/ hours are accurately captured and maintained on file
• Ensure Statuary deductions and 3rd party payment are correct
• Issuing and distributing payslips
• EMP 201 and 501 administration and submissions
• IOD claim submissions
• Processing of UIF Forms
• COID registration and yearly payment
• 3rd Party reconciliation, submission and query management (Funeral, Life, Garnishee, Loans, Pension, Medical Aid)
• Employment Equity preparation and submission
• Filing of all payroll and HR related documentation
• Prepare and reconcile Month end and salary journals
• Ensure proper filing of tax and deduction reports
• Manage all quires relating to employees payments, deductions (Medical Aids / Pension fund and other contributions)

Qualification / Skills / Knowledge Required

• Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 15 years' experience working with large monthly payrolls
• Minimum 5 years working experience on Sage 300 / VIP payroll system
• Possess strong accounting and exceptional accuracy skills
• Possess strong organisational and communication skills
• Self-motivated, team player with the ability to show initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills

Desired Skills:

• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Administration
• Sage 300
• Vip Payroll