Payroll Specialist (6 Months FTC) at Danone

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

SAGE300 Payroll System Management

• Identify elements of configuration of the payroll system and inform the 3rd party to effect the changes.
• Manage & conduct payroll administration for Bryanston & Boksburg headcount.
• Liaise with 3rd parties for payroll systems.
• Checking the accuracy of input from HR & Payroll Coordinators including new engagements, terminations and general payroll input into SAGE300 system.
• IRP5 scheduling for distribution to employees.
• Import of mass uploads such as annual salary review or bonus data.
• Liaison with Management and staff regarding all pay enquiries.
• Prepare and provide monthly payroll reports for Finance, Nutricia and HR.
• Contributing to various audits by Auditing firms (providing evidence).
• Workers compensation co-ordination (COIDA) as per legislative deadline.
• Reconcile and effect payment to third parties e.g. including garnishees, retirement and medical aid.
• Ensure compliance with SARS regulations.
• Perform payroll month end variance report and balance back to company recon.
• Assist with proactive project management of all payroll projects related actions and changes

Benefit Management

• Manage benefits administration including the reconciliation and upload of monthly retirement, risk and medical funding files.
• Ensuring Retirement Fund provider receives employee information monthly and ensure payment, calculation and correct deduction of retirement and risk premiums.

Projects and Integration of Payrolls (as and when required)

• Pro-actively scope and manage projects and or the integration of payrolls into the Danone systems and processes as and when these arise.
• Train and upskill any payroll related staff affected by these projects to be able to run the payroll in line with new or changed systems and processes.
• Staff communication to ensure effective change management.

Minimum Qualification:

• Matric and a relevant HR or Payroll System Certification
• Degree will be advantageous.

Minimum experience required:

• Demonstrated Payroll Management experience.
• At least 10 years’ experience in payroll management, of which at least 3 years need to be at managerial level, on a company of more than 500 employees.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience in employee Benefit management and offerings e.g. Risk, Retirement, and Medical aid.
• Experience in working for a multi-national organisation and international reporting.
• Demonstrated system knowledge in at least 2 payroll or HR systems.
• Experience in the manufacturing/ FMCG sector critical.
• SAGE 300 experience is critical.
• Advanced MS Office skills e.g. Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SARS regulations and legislation as it pertains to payroll.
• Thorough knowledge of BCEA and employee tax legislation in relation to payroll practices.
• Experience in system configuration relating to changes in Tax computations, HR and payroll information.