Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing for 600+ employees
Maintain payroll and leave administration systems, including maternity leave and UIF forms
Process new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and other payroll-related transactions
Calculate and process earnings and deductions: advances, back pay, overtime, bonuses, incentives, commissions, reimbursements, garnishees, loans, allowances, risk benefits, and unpaid leave
Input and maintain data on payroll systems (cost centres, EE, ETI)
Manage month-end and year-end statutory requirements
Conduct monthly payroll reconciliations and prepare journals for PAYE, UIF, SDL, and third-party payments
Reconcile payroll-related General Ledger accounts and set up account codes
Perform annual updates for Sage setup, medical insurance, risk benefits, and salary adjustments
Generate ad hoc, monthly, and annual HR and payroll reports
Maintain and update employee records on payroll and HR systems
Administer and maintain employee benefits according to fund rules and company policy
Liaise with staff and management on payroll and benefits queries
Advise staff on company policies and procedures
Escalate issues to Supervisor/Manager and assist with projects as required
Behavioural Competencies:
Information gathering and problem analysis
Sound numerical ability and data entry skills
Attention to detail and quality-oriented
Integrity and sound judgment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Service-focused and teamwork-oriented
Minimum Requirements:
Matric required; Diploma or tertiary qualification advantageous
Minimum 5 years' payroll experience using Sage People/ESS; experience in financial services advantageous
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and statutory compliance
Experience with employee benefits administration
In-depth understanding of tax calculations
Proficient in MS Excel (intermediate), MS Word, MS Outlook
Payroll reconciliation and reporting experience

Skills Required