Payroll Specialist

HR / Finance Certificate or Diploma5 years experience in a payroll administrative positionHR Payroll systems and Financial Management ExposureOversee payroll administration and maintenanceManage and respond to stakeholders queries via email, calls and other forms of communicationPropose methods to improve customer serviceUpskill new users on systems and provide user admin supportCompile the necessary reports to ensure the payroll reconciliation balances at month endArrange the EMP201 reports for SARS paymentsCompile the monthly reports and any adhoc reports as and when required i.e.
leave reports and distribute to the relevant Managers if requiredPlanning of payroll key datesEnsure employee details are in accordanceEnsure all starters are uploaded onto the payroll for paymentUpdate and process any transfers of employeesEnsure all documentation relating to terminated employees is received and process accordinglyProcess all payroll change instructionsEnsure all 3rd party payments are set up and processed i.e.
Medical Aid, Union FeesManage provident fund applications and withdrawalsFinalise the payroll for release at the end of each monthRelease and/or print pay slips after payroll processingRecord keeping, filing and retrieving documentation accurately and on time and ensuring all documentation confidentially maintainedLeave and other payroll related managementEnsure employee files are complete and accurateTime Keeping system management and maintenanceComply to relevant legislation, policies and systemsAudit management and supportProvide solutions to close out all audit findings to ensure no repeat findingsComply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements