Payroll Administrator at West Coast Personnel

• An established company in the construction industry is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with high volumes, and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant payroll every time.
• If you have solid experience with Sage 300 People, understand the complexities of wages payroll, and can confidently manage payroll from start to finish with minimal supervision, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Process monthly wages payroll accurately and on time using Sage 300 People
• Import, reconcile and validate ERS-Bio time and attendance data
• Capture and maintain employee payroll information, earnings, overtime, allowances, leave and deductions
• Ensure employee records remain accurate, compliant and up to date
• Manage employee onboarding, terminations and payroll-related changes
• Monitor timesheets, attendance exceptions and payroll authorisations
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies before payroll cut-off
• Generate payroll reports and assist with payroll audits
• Liaise with site teams regarding timesheets, approvals and payroll queries
• Provide HR administrative support, including employee documentation and record management
• Ensure compliance with South African payroll legislation and company policies

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Payroll Administrator role, preferably within the construction, engineering or industrial sector
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 300 People (essential)
• Experience working with time and attendance systems, preferably ERS-Bio
• Sound knowledge of South African payroll legislation, including BCEA, UIF, PAYE, SDL, COIDA and applicable bargaining council requirements
• Excellent reconciliation, numerical and administrative skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information
• Able to work independently and meet strict deadlines