Payroll Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing

Manage the full payroll process using Sage 300 People, including salary calculations, deductions, overtime, bonuses, terminations, and leave processing. Ensure accurate and timeous salary payments via electronic transfer.

• Employee Data Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including hours worked (via ERS Biometrics), banking details, pay rates, and all relevant payroll-related data.

• Compliance with Legislation

Ensure all payroll activities are compliant with South African labour laws, including BCEA, UIF, PAYE, SDL, and SARS requirements.

• Tax Submissions

Prepare, reconcile, and submit all statutory payroll tax reports and declarations (e.g., EMP
201, EMP
501) within required deadlines.

• System Maintenance

Regularly update the Sage 300 People and ERS Biometrics systems with employee information, leave records, and any payroll-related changes.

• Report Generation

Generate and distribute accurate payroll reports, costing summaries, and variance reports for management, finance, and audit purposes.

• Record Keeping

Maintain secure, confidential, and well-organized payroll files to ensure compliance and audit-readiness at all times.

• Employee Support

Provide professional support to employees regarding payroll queries, payslip explanations, and any issues related to salary processing.