Payroll Administrator

Our client based in Bellville is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team. This role is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in payroll administration within a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Manage and process payroll for weekly and monthly employees. Compliance
• Ensure adherence to labour laws, payroll regulations, and best practices. Record Keeping
• Maintain accurate payroll records, attendance, and overtime reports. Employee Support
• Resolve payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner. Reporting
• Generate payslips, compile payroll summaries, and distribute reports to departments. Process Improvement
• Identify and recommend ways to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy. Leave Management
• Ensure all leave requests are approved and captured correctly on the system. Clock System
• Manage clocking data and clear exceptions daily to prepare for payroll import. Onboarding and Exits
• Load new employees and process terminations timeously. Filing and Documentation
• Maintain organized records and employment contracts. UIF Management
• Handle UIF documentation for applicable cases (e.g., maternity, dismissal). Ad hoc Support
• Assist the HR and Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator as required.

Requirements

Matric essential; Payroll or HR qualification preferred. Minimum 1 year of payroll experience (Sage 300 People experience advantageous). Strong knowledge of South African tax regulations and payroll principles. Experience with clocking systems such as Jarrison is beneficial.