Payroll Officer (Fourways) at Leroy Merlin

Purpose of the role 

• To manage the entire payroll process with meticulous attention to detail and diligence, including calculating wages and ensuring accurate and timely salary payments to employees.

Main responsibilities 

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring precision and timeliness in wage calculations and salary disbursements.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail while processing payroll, ensuring all employee compensation is accurate and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies while managing payroll data.
• Provide exceptional service by addressing payroll inquiries with diligence and accuracy.
• Continuously review and improve payroll processes to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Act as the go-to expert for all payroll-related matters, demonstrating a high level of responsibility and accountability.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Matric qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Post-Matric qualification in HR or Payroll is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll and retail environments.
• Workday experience will be added advantage. 
• Strong numerical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A proactive team player and a strong team builder.
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Self-confident, hardworking, and leads by example.
• A natural problem solver with a keen eye for resolving issues efficiently.