Payroll Administrator

Description:

This manufacturing business operates in a high-volume, hands-on environment where payroll accuracy and employee data management are critical to daily operations. As the Payroll Administrator, youll manage the full payroll function for approximately 200 employees, working closely with HR, operations and finance. This is a highly involved role combining payroll processing, employee data coordination, compliance and operational support.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing & Compliance

• Oversee monthly payroll processing for ±200 employees
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, tax and labour legislation
• Manage daily absenteeism reporting
• Review and validate advances and overtime claims
• Maintain medical aid additions and terminations and reconcile to invoices
• Track incentive bonuses, attendance and payroll increases
• Communicate all payroll changes to the HR Manager
• Resolve payroll queries accurately and efficiently

  Employee Data & Time & Attendance

  • Maintain a daily requisitions tracker per staff allocation
  • Conduct daily staff allocation for approved requisitions
  • Balance time & attendance with payroll and invoicing
  • Administer biometric systems and troubleshoot system issues
  • Enrol permanent and contract staff on time & attendance and security systems
  • Maintain accurate employee records and payroll master data

    Reporting, Tax & Month-End

    • Generate payroll reports including PAYE returns and third-party payments
    • Ensure statutory submissions are completed by the 7th of each month
    • Prepare month-end payroll journals and integrate into the financial system
    • Compile reports on overtime, leave balances, headcount and management metrics
    • Prepare biannual and annual tax submissions

      TES & Operational Support

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