Payroll Administrator at Bluespec Holdings

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing

• Manage the full payroll process using Sage 300 People, including salary calculations, deductions, overtime, bonuses, terminations, and leave processing. Ensure accurate and timeous salary payments via electronic transfer.

Employee Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including hours worked (via ERS Biometrics), banking details, pay rates, and all relevant payroll-related data.

Compliance with Legislation

• Ensure all payroll activities are compliant with South African labour laws, including BCEA, UIF, PAYE, SDL, and SARS requirements.

Tax Submissions

• Prepare, reconcile, and submit all statutory payroll tax reports and declarations (e.g., EMP201, EMP501) within required deadlines.

System Maintenance

• Regularly update the Sage 300 People and ERS Biometrics systems with employee information, leave records, and any payroll-related changes.

Report Generation

• Generate and distribute accurate payroll reports, costing summaries, and variance reports for management, finance, and audit purposes.

Record Keeping

• Maintain secure, confidential, and well-organized payroll files to ensure compliance and audit-readiness at all times.

Employee Support

• Provide professional support to employees regarding payroll queries, payslip explanations, and any issues related to salary processing.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) 
• A certificate or diploma in Payroll, HR or Finance
• 3+ years full-function payroll experience 
• Proven experience using Sage 300 People
• Knowledge of ERS Biometrics
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Solid knowledge of UIF, PAYE, SDL, BCEA, SARS regulations