Duties:

Supervisory and management duties:

Supervise payroll officers
Ensure that internal control procedures are strictly adhered to for all processes but not limited to the loading of new employees, termination of employees, capturing of payroll transactions including deductions and the payment of salaries
Co-ordinate the payroll process for the organisation and possibly at divisional level if required
Ensure that any company benefit programmes i.e. medical aid, provident, bonuses (when applicable) etc. are managed efficiently and effectively
Ensure accurate and timeous payments to all third parties, including SARS, medical aid and provident fund
Resolve employee queries & follow up on outstanding matters weekly and respond to e-mails within 48 hours
Maintenance of staff payroll and tax records
Preparation / review of all payroll reconciliations before being provided to the Finance Department within agreed timeframes
Any other ad hoc duties
Supervise staff to ensure excellent performance
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Ability to maintain 100% confidentiality

Systems:

Payroll knowledge and compliance:

Working experience of payroll, tax, and employee benefit knowledge applicable to the gaming industry
Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time in line with contracts (union and non-union)
Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers
Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of electronic transfers to bank accounts
Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee income and taxes, and employer's unemployment, and workers compensation payments
Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies or variances
Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests
Ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to
Good knowledge of the Employment Equity Act

Communication and working relationships:

Communicate actively with the CEO and CFO, Finance department, Operations and HR team to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing regarding payroll systems
Liaise with HR Department regarding new appointments, terminations and other relevant matters

Requirements:

Skills and Qualifications:

Grade 12
Relevant formal payroll qualification
Developing, implementing and assessing standards, processes and procedures within the payroll function
People and Management
Data Entry Management
Reporting Skills
Compensation and Wage Structure
Benefits Administration
Worker Compensation
Relevant Employment Law
Financial and Accounting Skills

Experience:

5 years of experience in relevant position; 2 - 3 years in a supervisory position
Proficient in Microsoft office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc.)
Excellent knowledge of Sage People System (non-negotiable)
Relevant knowledge and application of applicable legislation

Interpersonal skills: