The primary duties of a payroll administrator are to process payroll, maintain payroll records and

making sure that the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations. A Payroll

Administrator collects and reviews timekeeping information and issues paychecks that are complete and correct. In the process of creating paychecks, a Payroll Administrator performs withholdings, including garnish orders, contributions to benefits programmes and taxes.

Job Function:
Payroll on Sage 300
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of payroll systems and processes.
Process and manage all aspects of payroll, including calculating overtime hours, calculating
deductions, commissions, bonuses, processing new hires and terminations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Administer employee benefits, including medical aids, pension fund, and other benefits.
Prepare and maintain accurate and timely payroll records and reports.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee questions about payroll and benefits.
Making sure the company complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax and labor laws.
Keep up to date with changes in payroll regulations and adjust payroll systems and processes accordingly.
Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, benefits and employee data.
Investigating and resolving payroll issues
Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.
Update internal databases (e.g., record annual, sick and maternity leave)
EMP201 and EMP501 submissions
Quarterly Stats SA reporting
Changing employee bank records when necessary to process payment accurately.

Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF qualification
2-3 Years experience in the same position
Working knowledge of payroll software Sage 300
Computer literacy (MS Office, MS-Word, Excel)
Must have good Excel Skills and strong administration skills
Love being part of a team who fully support each other to deliver
In-depth understanding of human resources and labour rules and regulations
Attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Ability to work under pressure
Interpersonal skills