Payroll Manager

Key Performance Indicators:

Manage all aspects of day-to-day Associate Payroll Processing Functions, including:
New Engagements and Reinstatements Personal Records; and
Terminations Payroll Status updating; Leave Pay and Withdrawals where applicable.
Compliance with Company Procedures, Policies & Legislation
3rd Party Reconciliations & Payments
Meeting Deadlines
Inter-Departmental Teamwork

Required Competency:
Minimum 5 years Full Function Payroll Administration and Supervisory experience
Working Knowledge of BCOE, PAYE, UIF, SDL, WCA/IOD, Benefits and Bargaining Councils, ETI, Job Costing
Advanced Level of Computer Literacy
System knowledge VIP People
Good Communication Skills at all levels Approachable yet confidently and politely assertive
Methodical; Attention to Detail; Accuracy
Ability to Work Under Pressure; Job Prioritization; Results Driven; Effective Query Resolution
Professional Manner; Confidential; Positive Attitude; Empathy
Accountable; Self-Motivated; Proactive; High Level of Energy

Main Activities:

Manage day-to-day Payroll Processing ensuring 100% accuracy, compliance, and meeting of deadlines.
Ensure full understanding of Client SLA requirements & adherence to all applicable Legislative Obligations.
Maintain overall Legislative, Statutory, Bargaining Council and Employee Benefit compliance.
Monthly Payroll Processing and checking prior to finalization ensuring accuracy of Statutory and Benefit contributions and deductions. Payroll Administrator backup.
Resolution of all Operations, Client and Associate Payroll queries.
Manage Legal and Financial Risk through maintaining current Associate Status Payroll records including timeous Termination processing plus all related leave pay, withdrawal documentation, etc.
Clear understanding of, and participation in, Inter-Departmental Processes
Personal accountability for ensuring that all deadlines are met.
Build and support teamwork relationships with Operations, Clients and Payroll department thereby contributing towards quality service delivery.