Payroll ManagerOur client is seeking a Payroll Manager who will be responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the payroll department and providing a service with maximum output.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage the entire payroll department, including 3 Payroll Officers.Continually assess, analyze, set, and meet effective deadlines for the entire payroll process.Develop, review, and maintain an accurate payroll administration process.Prepare and timely send out wage sheets to stores for input by the 10th of the month.Import and/or input the completed wage sheets into Payspace, checking for anomalies.Ensure that each store is processed according to the relevant checklist.Ensure paperwork submitted to payroll is correct and meets minimum requirements.Consult with management regarding queries on wage sheets.Ensure staff on maternity leave are not paid for the specified period.Review and quality assure changes or variations within each store.Load weekly subsistence allowances for Catering and ensure necessary deductions are made.Check for data errors, omissions, and inconsistencies.Review and input new starters, terminations, promotions, transfers, and leave.Input all relevant Employment Equity fields for stores qualifying to submit EE Reports.Ensure correct additional tax deductions for employees with multiple store affiliations.Manage transport reimbursements and annual WCA submissions.Update VIP with the latest changes.Assist with handling TERS queries and ensure legal compliance for each store.Ensure payments are made by the appropriate dates and cut-off times.Check Payroll Officers' submissions and upload payments to banks.Ensure all staff are paid successfully and upload payslips and IRP 5's onto the ESS platform.Review payroll account reconciliations and ensure accuracy.Prepare PAYE returns and submit information to SARS.Run and distribute IRP5 documents and reports for managers.Manage the resolution of payroll queries.Consult with Provident Fund Administrators and manage submissions.Maintain confidentiality of information.Perform a high-level review of payroll administration data.Register any new company for UIF within 21 days of opening.Build and maintain relationships with functional heads and franchisees.Provide payroll support to management and staff.Monitor Payroll Officers' error ratios and perform duties as a Super User for payroll.Perform any other reasonable duty as required by management.Desired Experience & QualificationREQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITIONMinimum of Grade 12.At least 8 years' experience with payroll.Experience managing payroll for at least 1,500 staff members.Solid experience in preparing and submitting EMP 201 and EMP 501.At least 5 years of payroll managerial experience.Proficiency in Payspace, Sage VIP, and MS Excel.Strong experience in managing multiple payrolls and high-volume workloads.Attention to detail and excellent reconciliation skills.Ability to protect confidentiality and work under pressure.Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.Solid understanding of Employment Equity and legislative processes for WCA returns.Experience in dealing with bargaining councils and banking processes.Package & RemunerationR42,000 depending on experience.
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