SAP Payroll Officer ( ECP) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the position

Job Summary


We are seeking two experienced Payroll Officers to manage end-to-end payroll processing and administration. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, maintaining payroll data integrity, supporting statutory compliance requirements, and providing payroll-related support to employees and stakeholders. The ideal candidates must have strong hands-on experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP). Experience with SAP ECC Payroll will be highly advantageous.


 


Key Responsibilities: 


Payroll Processing

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for monthly payroll cycles.
  
• Validate payroll input data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, allowances, deductions, and benefits.
  
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
  
• Perform payroll reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.
  

SAP Payroll Administration

• Administer and maintain employee payroll records within SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
  
• Support payroll configuration updates, testing, and system enhancements where required.
  
• Maintain payroll master data and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  
• Generate payroll reports and management information as required.
  

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related legislation, company policies, and statutory requirements.
  
• Process statutory deductions including PAYE, UIF, SDL, pension, medical aid, and other applicable deductions.
  
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related reports and submissions.
  
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
   
  

Employee Support

• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and management.
  
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and payment issues.
  
• Provide payroll guidance and support to stakeholders.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls.
  
• Participate in payroll system testing, upgrades, and implementation projects.
  
• Contribute to payroll process documentation and standardisation initiatives.
  

RequirementsQualifications


·       Matric (Grade 12).


·       Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Payroll Administration, or a related field.


Experience


·       Minimum 3–5 years' payroll administration experience.


·       Strong hands-on experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) (mandatory).


·       Experience with SAP ECC Payroll (preferred).


·       Experience processing payrolls in a medium to large organisation.


·       Knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.


Required Skills


·       SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP)


·       SAP ECC Payroll (advantageous)


·       End-to-end payroll processing


·       Payroll reconciliations


·       Payroll reporting


·       Attention to detail and accuracy


·       Problem-solving and analytical skills


·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


·       MS Excel proficiency


·       Time management and organizational skills

Desired Skills:

• SAP ECP
• SAP ECC
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Reconciliations
• Payroll Reporting

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

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