Payroll Administrator

Performs tasks/ activities associated with the Payroll and the Human Resources Administration function by executing payroll update, processing, accounting and reporting applications and, attending to the general and/ or personnel administrative procedures and requirements in order to ensure payroll related information is current and accurate, employees and personnel service providers are paid the correct salaries/wage against the rate for the job and any queries and information requests from external departments, employees or the Heads of sections is efficiently attended to and resolved. Key Responsibilities Brilliant Basics Correct capture Accurate payroll processing reduce error rate Payroll deadlines managed with HC and 3rd party vendors Communicate through social systems with HC and 3rd party vendors Close out employee, HC and 3rd party queries Payroll simulation Month on month payroll recon System error trouble shooting and query resolution Conduct self-audits Tracking system utilization Value-add Review reports and analyse performance vs. the prior month Give insights into performance Track and monitor SMART actions agreed upon for their centres Self-audit a different operation SME for a payroll process Involvement in the budgeting for employment costs Systems UAT Learning and Development Monthly 1 on 1s with manager IDP plan completion and execution Coaching opportunities within and outside function External courses Experience & Competencies An acceptable level of secondary education (Matriculation Certification) Minimum relevant payroll accounting and admin experience (2-3 years) Computer Literacy Planning and Organising Integrity Attention to detail Adaptability Ability to work independently and under pressure Closing date : Friday, 27 September 2024 Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.