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PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Jobs in Johannesburg at ADvTECH
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Job Purpose:
The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for payroll and benefits administration. The Payroll Administrator acts as a link between the HR, Payroll Departments and other business stakeholders. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating input, processing on employee central system and responding to payroll related queries. The successful candidate is expected to have knowdge and understanding of payroll administration processes. The candidate will also facilitate administration for employee benefits onboarding and off boarding.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Input Processing
Monitor and action payroll input submitted via shared space/ticketing systems.
Validating the information received for accuracy and completeness
Accurate capturing of input received on EC or global input file inline with Payroll guidlines
Verifying total kilometers travelled and the rate per kilometre for each travel claim received.
Verifying total overtime hours as per the claim and the claim rate payable.
Validating and verifying the hours for additional work and capturing the claim using the correct cost centre.
Processing of New Starts, Late Starts, Promotions/Demotions, transfers and Terminations on EC
Ensuring that all relevant supporting documents are on record for all staff movements/transactions.
Completing the CTC salary structure according to Payroll guidelines on EC
Competing the benefits structure as selected by employee
Verifying that the employee Job Details on EC match that of the supporting document (i.e. Offer of employment or P3, reporting lines and department)
Ensures that the Provident Fund contribution % correlates with employee onboarding supporting documents.
Updating of payroll transactions which require corrections on electronic correction forms
Capturing of bank details changes (where applicable), where banking details are updated by employee via EC ESS, verify bank details against Proof of Banking details uploaded on file.
Assists with the the annual payroll audit process providing information/ documents as requested by line manager.
Identifies payroll risks and escalate to line manager for intervention.
Monitors adherence to company payroll policies and procedures, where deviation is identified, reports same to line manager.
Stakeholder Engagement/Relations
Liaising with HR department regarding payroll closing date/timelines as approved by Payroll Lead, in collaboration with GSS/PS, i.e. Payroll calendar.
Attends to Payroll queries and escalates to line manager where required.
Distributing of Payroll Recon for Payroll checks to be done by HRO/HRA and campus/department heads.
Facilitates and coordinates the administration of payroll approval processes as directed by line manager.
Reporting and Documentation
Compiles monthly input register for input control purposes.
Reports on Banking details changes for the month and ensures that the line manager receives the report for verification and validation purposes.
Ensures that all relevant supporting documents for input/payroll processing are saved in the correct folders for easy access and for compliance with Payroll guidelines.
Benefit Administration
Ensures that all onboarding documents for medical aid or medical insurance are completed correctly(by employee) and submitted for verification to line manager.
On termination of employment/cancellation of benefits(where applicable), facilitates the administration of off-boarding the employee from medical aid and medical insurance.
Ensures that the thirdparty termination notices are completed on time.
Obtains the line manager signature/approval for all onboarding and off boarding of employees as per benefits administration guidelines.
Coordinates the administration of death, disability and ill health benefits ensuring (in collaboration with HR) that insurer administration requirements are completed.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications
Minimum
Diploma (NQF Level 6) Qualification in HR, Administration or similar
Advantageous
Certificate in Payroll Administration
Experience
Minimum
5 Years Experience in computerised payroll administration
5 Years Experience in computerised HR administration
Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer; however, EE and South African candidates will be preferred.
Title: PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Company: ADvTECH
Location: Johannesburg
