Experienced Employee Benefit Administrator - Retail

EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ADMINISTRATOR - RETAIL
Cape Town - CBD
Salary - Market related.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is in possession of a relevant qualification and has proven 2 to 3 years payroll experience. As the successful incumbent, you will be tasked with providing exceptional service from the Employee Benefits Department (EBD) and processing payroll while providing HR admin support.
The position will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town.
What we are offering you
You will play an important role within the payroll and HR functions, and will specifically be tasked with the following tasks and responsibilities:
Maintenance of the Oracle payroll and HR system;
Daily payroll input to ensure employees are paid timeously;
Keeping accurate records and filing of:
New engagements, terminations, promotions and transfers, caretaking and other allowances
Leave balance audits
Daily queries
Any input affecting salaries
Checking of payroll and dispatch
Month end reconciliations and payments
Liaise between HR, divisional offices, Retirement Fund Administrators and Healthcare Administrator on all and any salary related matters
Employment confirmations as and when required
General office duties, which include, but is not limited to filing, answering telephones, etc.
Qualifications and Experience
Must have 2 to 3 years working experience within a payroll and benefits environment, with practical job related skills;
Relevant qualification essential;
Expertise/experience with UK Payroll would be advantageous;
Must have a flair for figures;
Good understanding of PAYE, UIF, SDL and other statutory knowledge;
An advantage would be to have an understanding of Sectorial Determination 9.
Competencies
Computer literate (MS Office Suite) and preferably, but not essential, to have knowledge of the Oracle Payroll and HR system;
Must be able to work in a highly pressurised and deadline driven environment;
Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal);
Be able to use initiative and be pro-active;
Good team spirit;
Thorough, punctual and committed;
Self-motivated, organised and systematic;
Highly adaptable, dependable, receptive and resilient.