Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

Candidates from the commercial vehicle industry are encouraged to apply

Duties:

• Managing the full payroll function for 300 – 400 salaried employees on Sage Premier.
• Processing overtime, claims, and commissions on Sage ESS.
• Conducting monthly reconciliations of overtime, claims, and commissions.
• Ensuring accurate leave management and control on Sage ESS.
• Handling administrative tasks related to clocking systems.
• Timely communication of payroll changes or challenges to Supervisor/Manager.
• Reviewing and maintaining payroll processing systems to ensure accurate and timely transactions.
• Processing leave, employee benefits, and maintaining personal files accurately.
• Ensuring financial capturing and processing comply with company policies and procedures.
• Updating employee details, terminations, pay rates, and monthly inputs accurately.
• Bi-Annual reconciliation and EMP501 submission via E@syFile, along with generating employee IRP5’s.
• Monthly reconciliation, submission of PAYE/SDL/UIF EMP201’s via E@syFile.
• Handling monthly reconciliation and payment requests for third-party payments.
• Proficiency in recon/submission and MIBCO regulations.
• Applying for tax directives and managing IT88’s.
• Submission of month-end, GL, salary journals to Finance Department.
• Ensuring compliance with Industrial labor and tax regulations.
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Timely processing of necessary documents and reports.
• Annual and monthly reconciliation for payroll leave management.
• Keeping updated with company policies and ensuring strict adherence.
• Distributing payslips accurately to various branches.
• Assisting with past and present payroll queries, department audits, and occasional HR tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Payroll Diploma or similar qualification.
• 5-8 years of experience as a Payroll Administrator in the Automotive Industry.
• Code 08 license.
• Familiarity with MIBCO regulations.
• Excellent skills in Excel, ODBC, and VIP Premier/ESS system.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and confident approach in anticipating issues and requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leading by example in commitment, work ethic, honesty, and positive demeanor.
• Capability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and handle pressure effectively.