Payroll Officer (Newlands East) at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

Job Description

Payroll Officer is responsible for accurate and timeous processing of payroll, ensuring accurate processing of payroll data, maintaining compliance and accurate record keeping

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process employee salaries including earnings and deductions on the payroll system
• Reconcile time and attendance, ensuring accurate hours worked are captured and processed
• Verify and accurately process monthly payroll data including deductions
• Process new employees and accurate payment banking details
• Process terminations in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures
• Ensure accurate processing of benefits contributions and deductions
• Prepare and process monthly incentive and reward payments
• Review payroll processed by Payroll Administrators and assist with resolving of payroll errors and queries
• Generate monthly payroll reports for Management and Finance
• Generate and submit monthly EMP201 reports and payment schedules
• Reconcile and prepare annual EMP501 reports and files for submission
• Maintain up-to-date employee records and payroll information
• Address employee queries and collaborate with HR to resolve any payroll discrepancies and queries
• Participate and collaborate with Management on process improvements and optimization

Requirements:

• A Diploma in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Payroll Officer
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Sage 300 People payroll processing experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in Tax submissions and recons - both EMP201 & EMP501
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in benefits processing and 3rd party payments - provident fund, medical aid, business travel
• Experience in remuneration structures, bonuses, incentives and rewards
• Ability to use data analytics to make data-driven decisions.
• Time and Attendance Systems
• Employee self-service portals experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll and tax regulations and compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft excel
• Valid driver’s license