About the position
Location: Bedfordview (Hybrid Role)
Own transport: Advantageous
Job Description
Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator who enjoys working in a busy, deadline-driven payroll environment and takes pride in accuracy and compliance?
We are looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on Payroll Administrator to join our team. This role operates across multiple payroll cycles and requires someone who can remain organised, methodical, and calm during peak payroll periods while consistently meeting strict cut-off dates.
Clear payroll processes, calendars, and support structures are in place, and the role suits a professional who is confident taking ownership of payroll delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Job Requirements
3-5 years' payroll experience in a similar hands-on role
Proven experience managing the full payroll function
Experience with weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls
Sage People experience and certification (non-negotiable)
Bargaining Council experience (MIBCO, NBCRFLI, MEIBC)
EasyComp experience - COID claim registration
Strong reconciliation knowledge
Third-party payment knowledge
Experience with Union, Provident Fund, Group Life and Medical Aid / Health Insurance
Payroll-related invoice knowledge
Confident handling of payroll-related queries
Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
Proficient in MS Office
Payroll Responsibilities
Full payroll function from start to finish (weekly, bi-weekly and monthly)
Loading of new engagements and maintaining payroll records
Processing leave and terminations
MIBCO and NBCRFLI reconciliations
Processing and importing payroll hours
Performing payroll checks to ensure payroll balances accurately
Uploading and capturing EFTs on Netcash
Submitting EMP201 and assisting with EMP501 submissions
Ad-hoc tasks including UI19s and payroll/invoice queries
Supporting branch payroll requirements when needed
Running payroll and compliance reports
* Assisting with audits
Working Environment
This role operates in a time-sensitive, volume-driven payroll environment, particularly during payroll cut-off periods. It is best suited to someone who plans ahead, manages competing priorities effectively, and performs well under pressure without compromising accuracy or compliance.
Desired Skills:
- Deadline Driven
- Attention to Detail
- Methodical
