Payroll Administrator at Anglo American

Job Description

• Timely & accurate capturing of payroll input data
• Adherence to payroll calendars and deadlines
• Liaise with customers and third parties on payroll queries within 48 hours and provide regular feedback to clients
• Net pay comparison checking & payslip checking
• Understanding of payroll calculations and able to do payslip interpretations
• Familiarise with Client’s policy and procedures
• Audits and self-audit conducted on SAP data vs source documents
• Extract and submit the earnings report for Rand Mutual Assurance
• Knowledge of payroll related legislation which includes the BCEA, Tax Act, Medical Aid and Pension fund regulations
• Conduct affordability checks for the SARS IT88 deductions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes
• Compliance to all internal controls
• Controls to be accurately and timely executed
• Report and log incidents immediately upon detection
• Evidence of control checks and payslip simulation to be archived as per archive policy
• Assist in internal and external audit process
• Adheres to legislative governance, process & services standards
• Compliance to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

This role is at a Band 8 level reporting to the Payroll Supervisor

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12
• Payroll or HR qualification (advantageous)

Experience:

• 2-4 years working experience in payroll
• Knowledge of SAP Payroll system (essential)
• Knowledge of Document Management Systems
• Knowledge of GSS Work Bench (GWB) (advantageous)
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level
• Strong aptitude for Microsoft Office
• Legislation pertaining to the payroll environment, ie. SARS, POPI, BCEA, etc.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles

Additional Requirements:

• Fluent in Business English
• Advanced Excel
• Strong work ethic
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to multitask while effectively managing timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Clear relevant credit checks