Junior Payroll Officer - - Port Elizabeth

Requirements:

Two years experience in a similar role will be essential with relevant certificate or diploma in Payroll will be strongly advantageous.
Extensive current knowledge of Payroll Systems is essential (Pastel Payroll Programme experience will be preferred) / ESS / Efiling / Easyfile.
Fluent in Microsoft Office with intermediate/advance level Excel is essential.
Use of any Time Attendance system (Biosyn) will be advantageous.
Business English.
Good understanding of SARS / UIF & WCA online systems and procedures.
Good understanding of Bargaining Council (NBCEI) and Provident fund procedures essential.
Own vehicle and valid driver license.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

1. Communication and Data Management:

Adherence to Group Data Management Policy.
Regular updating of work onto internal system and networks where applicable.
Effective communication with various stakeholders through sharing/receiving applicable information/instructions through informal/formal meetings and keeping minutes thereof.
Ensure salaries, statutory and all other payroll related correspondence are updated onto internal data management platform.
Comply with Payroll Calendar deadlines and ensure files are updated as specified.

2. Payroll Administration and Management:

Utilise all internal Payroll software programs competently.
Liaison with all role players SARS / DEL (e.g. UIF, COID, SETA etc.) / Workmens Compensation / STATS SA / Pension Fund or Council Administrators / Medical Aid Administrators etc. and ensure compliance by submitting all required information/documentation in accordance with deadlines set.
Full payroll function (Total +- 200 employees)
Process all Payroll data accurately and efficiently.
Prepare relevant schedules prior to payroll processing for sign off (e.g. leave, work schedules, BCouncil, Medical Aid, union fees etc.).
Ensure all leave forms are processed & sick claims checked and submitted to the industry council where relevant.
Process and maintain an attendance system effectively.

3. Assistance with Payroll Related Administration linked to HR functions:

Deal with both external and internal payroll related queries.
Prepare applicable correspondence/letters for any necessary changes in employee terms and conditions.
Administration of all types of leave, overtime, deductions, income, technical adjustments and any other payroll administration functions and ensure it is processed on payroll.
Administration of Employment Equity matters: Ensure staff are allocated correctly as per Equity Occupational Levels on the payroll system.
Human Capital Development:
Ensure staff are allocated correctly as per SETA Occupational Levels on the payroll system.
Legal / Contractual:
Ensure termination/onboarding (e.g. UI19s, Work schedules) correspondence are submitted promptly to relevant authority department.
Administration of HR projects:
Maintaining of relevant electronic (e.g. SMP) and manual project files where required.

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