Wages Administrator - Longmeadow at ACDC Dynamics SA

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Wages Administrator’s duties include processing payroll for ±400 staff in SAGE300, updating employee data, ensuring the accuracy of timesheets, computing wages, and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• End to end processing of weekly and monthly payroll(s) for 400 staff
• Various data capturing as required
• Verifying of all payroll info before processing
• On-going maintenance of payroll system and leave
• Processing increases, dealing with backpay
• Conducting month end consolidations
• Reconciliation and payment of payroll and group tax
• Calculating annual leave
• Review time sheets, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
• Calculation and payment of termination payments
• Monthly submission of SDL/ PAYE and UIF reports
• Undertaking required reporting, both internal and statutory reporting
• Preparation and ensure monthly and weekly reports on payroll are processed
• Generate employee payslips
• Administration of provident and medical aid applications
• Processing and reconciliation of company expense claims
• Annual submission of Workman’s Compensation Fund
• Capturing, completion and submission of EMP201 reports
• Liaise with service providers
• Handling staff queries regarding payroll and HR by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers etc.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Work closely with Human Resources Manager and assist with any ad hoc human resources functions
• Assist with drafting and issuing of employment contracts
• Annually process IRP documentation to employees
• Filing of all documentation handled
• Pro-actively identify any problems that could arise from payroll related issues
• Effectively handle any Labour Department queries
• Stand – in for HR department colleague(s) in their absence

ATTRIBUTES:

• Time keeping abilities
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

Requirements

• SAGE 300 Payroll experience
• UI19  and Service Certificate
• 3+ years of experience working in a payroll office
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs
• Experience with MEIBC (Metal Engineering Industries Bargaining Council)
• Experience with MIBFA provident fund
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
• Able to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Proven work experience as a Payroll Administrator or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs