Overview
Payroll Administrator Jobs in South Africa at Ackermans
This role will be responsible for timeous payroll administration and processing of inputs and deductions to ensure payments to Phadimas and third parties are accurate.
We’re a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.
Key responsibilities:
1) Payroll Input
Receive payroll input via app
HR Validate & Final Recruit new employees on-boarded via the onboarding app
Verify new employees’ information and position details before payroll calculation
Validate movements app information accurately on the system for promotions, transfers and terminations
Import overtime captured on time app into payroll and capture exceptions manually
Check payroll regularly for errors and anomalies and correct where necessary
Update employee records with changes to personal details and bank details
Provide telephonic support in respect of payroll queries
Understanding and following payroll procedures and payroll related forms
Assisting with communication and processing of workers compensation claims
Basic employee benefit administration and processing i.e. withdrawls and contributions.
2) Payroll Administration
Processing Department of Labour forms (UI19, UI2.7 and salary schedule) for terminations and employees going on maternity leave.
Medical aid reconciliations for assigned payroll
Process staff card applications
Maintain A.Health adjustments list
Create employee files for new engagements
Payroll administration is actioned on movements and onboarding app
3) Payroll Scorecard – Receive a payroll score card score of 75% or higher:
Queries resolved within 48hrs
Feedback to customer within 24hrs
Error free payroll administration
Overall customer satisfaction 85%.
Qualifications required:
Essential:
A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
Preferred:
Payroll Certificate/ Diploma
Experience required:
Essential:
2-3 years payroll administration experience
Large payroll experience (On average 1500 Phadimas per Payroll administrator, +/- 60 terms per month, +/- 30 promotions per month)
Preferred:
Experience working on Payspace.
Knowledge required:
Basic employee benefit administration and processes i.e. withdrawls and contributions.
Intermediate payroll knowledge.
Knowledge of labour legislation and tax.
Knowledge of full payroll function, including capturing payroll, checking remuneration, reconciling the payroll, backups/ rollover, manual calculations.
Skills required:
Computer skills, intermediate to advanced Excel.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to question information.
Above average numerical ability.
Analytical thinking
The ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Able to adhere to tight deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure.
Title: Payroll Administrator
Company: Ackermans
Location: South Africa
