Payroll Administator at Barron

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll while maintaining payroll records, supporting employees with payroll-related queries and ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process employee payroll accurately and within prescribed deadlines.
• Capture and maintain employee payroll information, including new appointments, terminations, promotions, transfers, banking detail changes, personal information updates and other payroll amendments.
• Calculate payroll related earnings and deductions, including overtime, nightshift allowances and other approved allowances.
• Import and validate overtime from timekeeping systems into the payroll system.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Respond to employee payroll queries relating to salaries, deductions, overtime, leave balances, provident fund information and payroll documentation.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including leave provisions, monthly payroll reconciliations, Union reconciliations, EMP201 reports and provident fund reconciliations.
• Reconcile payroll information to ensure accuracy before payroll is finalised.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations and company policies.
• Work closely with the Human Resources and Finance departments to ensure accurate employee and payroll information.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Diploma or Certificate in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting (advantageous).
• Minimum 1 years' payroll administration experience.
• Experience working with payroll systems such as PaySpace or similar payroll software.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Sound knowledge of payroll processes and payroll legislation.
• Understanding of PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 and statutory payroll requirements.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.