Payroll Adminisrator - Umhlanga at Ignition Group

Description

Payroll Processing

• Serve as first point of contact for all payroll related queries.
• Coordinate and process all employee payroll documentation.
• Ensure that employee payroll files are up-to-date and accurate, entering any changes into the system.
• Process timesheets where required and checking all hours for accuracy on a daily/weekly/monthly basis in relation to the time and attendance system.
• Monitor employee time and attendance daily.
• Update payroll databases and process payroll related requests.
• Ensure the accuracy of all employee data on the relevant systems.
• Complete all administration related to payroll and employee transfers, promotions, resignations, and terminations.
• Check figures for accuracy and necessary approvals.
• Process manual checks as requested by HR and/or Finance.
• Contribute to the execution of the payroll operations function.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and update the payroll processing system as required.

Reporting and Documentation

• Assist with compiling monthly payroll reports for review.
• Compile monthly statistical reports.
• Prepare and file various reports.
• Import reports from accounting, time and attendance, and payroll systems for processing.
• Responsible for all administrative duties required by the payroll management team.

Communication and Support

• Keep management informed of any payroll problems and updates.
• Assist the HR team and offer general support to new employees on explaining pay rules and gross-to-net calculations.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the payroll environment as it relates to HR.
• Ability to work confidentially at all times.
• High level of accuracy.
• Proven time management and planning skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Strong payroll administration background.
• Solid knowledge of labour and legislation related to payroll.
• Ability to extract and manipulate data, compile reports and reconciliations.
• Strong orientation towards ensuring client satisfaction and service delivery.
• Ability to produce a high quality of work.
• Ability to manage work processes.
• Demonstrate high ethics and adherence to company values.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.

Education and training:

• Matric

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Payroll Administrator role
• Hands on experience with payroll software
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with the MS office suite, including MS excel and MS word