Job Description Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Sage Premier Payroll Manager for one of their clients based in Pretoria.
Payroll Processing, Reconciliation and Release Ensure accurate, complete and timely payroll processing (changes, appointments, terminations, maternity leave, overtime, allowances, reimbursements, etc.)
Verification of all payroll processing (sign-off/approval) Communicate payroll timelines to business and ensure strict management of these timelines Ensure readiness of payroll for verification by Internal Audit before infoslip/payslip distribution Reconciliation of all significant payroll processing (overtime, batch uploads, statutory submissions, benefits processing, 3rd party payments and deductions) Final preparations for on-time, monthly payroll release according to set and communicated timelines Statutory submissions, Benefits Processing and Third Party Payments Reconciliation of all significant statutory payroll processing and timely submissions to all relevant statutory entities (SARS, UIF, Workman's Compensation Commissioner, STATSSA, Department of Labour, among others) Reconciliation of benefits processing and timely submissions to the relevant entities (Sanlam, NBCRFLI, Momentum, among others) Reconciliation of third party payments and timely submissions to the relevant entities (SARS – IT88's, Garnishees, Union membership fees, among others) Staff management: Optimisation of working hours and appropriate management of overtime Staff training needs identified and provided continuously and timeously (appropriate training material prepared as required) Oversee the Identification of High Performance Individuals (HPI's) and Personal Development Plans (PDP) created through coaching and mentoring of HPI's Ensure managers create PDP's for all staff and have regular review and feedback sessions with action plans to meet PDP outcomes Conflict management and appropriate levels of professionalism and discipline maintained Monitor IR processes within the Clients Payroll Department and ensure adherence to SOP timelines Discuss non-compliance of SOP's / Policies with the relevant people / departments Communicate action plan to address non-compliance as per the above and receive regular feedback on progress of action plan Reporting: All reporting to be timeous and accurate within agreed deadline Take corrective action as a result of problem areas identified due to reporting Monthly and Quarterly Reporting Bi-annual and annual reporting and submissions Finance: Take responsibility for and manage the Department budget Management of overtime expenses Increase growth revenue of the Department / Company through the new Training Academy as an accredited provider (New Business).
Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Financial or HR Management qualification 2-3 Years Management experience Extensive knowledge of payroll related, employees tax and other statutory compliance deliverables Sage VIP Premier Payroll knowledge Premier HR knowledge InfoSlips knowledge ESS knowledge South African Citizen Requirements Payroll Processing, Reconciliation and Release Ensure accurate, complete and timely payroll processing (changes, appointments, terminations, maternity leave, overtime, allowances, reimbursements, etc.)
Verification of all payroll processing (sign-off/approval) Communicate payroll timelines to business and ensure strict management of these timelines Ensure readiness of payroll for verification by Internal Audit before infoslip/payslip distribution Reconciliation of all significant payroll processing (overtime, batch uploads, statutory submissions, benefits processing, 3rd party payments and deductions) Final preparations for on-time, monthly payroll release according to set and communicated timelines Statutory submissions, Benefits Processing and Third Party Payments Reconciliation of all significant statutory payroll processing and timely submissions to all relevant statutory entities (SARS, UIF, Workman's Compensation Commissioner, STATSSA, Department of Labour, among others) Reconciliation of benefits processing and timely submissions to the relevant entities (Sanlam, NBCRFLI, Momentum, among others) Reconciliation of third party payments and timely submissions to the relevant entities (SARS – IT88's, Garnishees, Union membership fees, among others) Staff management Optimisation of working hours and appropriate management of overtime Staff training needs identified and provided continuously and timeously (appropriate training material prepared as required) Oversee the Identification of High Performance Individuals (HPI's) and Personal Development Plans (PDP) created throughcoaching and mentoring of HPI's Ensure managers create PDP's for all staff and have regular review and feedback sessions with action plans to meet PDP outcomes Conflict management and appropriate levels of professionalism and discipline maintained Monitor IR processes within the Clients Payroll Department and ensure adherence to SOP timelines Discuss non-compliance of SOP's / Policies with the relevant people / departments Communicate action plan to address non-compliance as per the above and receive regular feedback on progress of action plan Reporting All reporting to be timeous and accurate within agreed deadline Take corrective action as a result of problem areas identified due to reporting Monthly and Quarterly Reporting Bi-annual and annual reporting and submissions Finance Take responsibility for and manage the Department budget Management of overtime expenses