Payroll Administrator

About the position

The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for processing the bi-weekly and weekly wages for approximately 550 employees. (Sage VIP Premier) This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with relevant laws and company policies, and providing excellent service to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Accurately process bi-weekly and weekly payroll for a workforce of +/- 550 employees on VIP Premier
• Ensure payroll is processed in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines and company schedules.
• Verify employee attendance records, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and other payroll-related information.
• Load new employee contracts
• Process employee terminations
• Caculate overtime from timesheets received and sure compliance with relevant tax laws and labor regulations.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports for management review and resolve payroll-related queries from employees promptly and professionally.
• Prepare and submit any necessary statutory reports and filings,
• Assist with year-end payroll reconciliation and the preparation of employee tax certificates (e.g., IRP5).
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in processing sensitive employee data.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in payroll administration, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in Sage VIP Premier payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with payroll systems Sage VIP Premier
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional overtime may be required during payroll periods or during year-end processes.

Desired Skills:

• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Administration
• Vip Payroll
• Sage VIP
• Payroll reports

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Salary
• No Benefits
• Flexible work-hours