Payroll Officer at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future.As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. The RCL FOODS Talent Team is on the hunt for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Group Services Division.
• The role will be based in Malelane and report to the Payroll Controller. 
• The successful incumbent will be responsible for effectively managing the Payroll function and generating accurate and timely monthly payrolls. They will also need to work with HR and other departments to improve payroll processes and provide analysis of corporate payroll-related statistics.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting (Degree/ Diploma)
• 3 years experience in a payroll function
• Must have experience working with a large payroll
• 1 year SAP experience (preferable)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Payroll Control
• Receive and review information received for completeness, accuracy and authorisation.
• Process the Monthly Bargaining and Non Bargaining Unit payroll ensuring that pensions and other statutory and voluntary deductions have been accurately caulated, deducted and accounted for.
• Ensure that any correspondence relating to the payroll is properly actioned and filed. 
• Manage the end to end processing of the payroll. 
• Liaise with staff and management on payroll related queries. 
• Interpret awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime, shift allowances etc. 
• Calculate and process termination payments.
• Process increases and calculate back pay. 
• Assist the Payroll Controller with month-end third party payments and  consolidation. 
• Ensure that payslips are produced accurately and distributed to staff after checking for errors or omissions.
• Ensure that all amendments are properly recorded (filed) with good narratives and properly authorised.
• Liaise with personnel in maintaining and updating employee information (i.e. new employees and leavers, sick pay, etc as required).Update, maintain and safeguard all payroll records by ensuring that all records are opened, updated and filed in accordance with quality and security standards.
• Responsible for  the opening, updating and maintenance of payroll records and files.

 KPI’s

• Accuracy and timeliness of monthly salary and wage payments
• Resolution of queries
• Payroll data integrity
• Compliance with segregation of duties requirements
• Compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and company policy
• Accuracy and timeliness of payroll reporting