Payroll and Performance Clerk - Pinetown

Responsibilities:

The Payroll Clerk will be responsible for ensuring timeous and accurate payroll support as follows:

o Calculates, posts and audits payroll and driver kilometre information, utilizing basic mathematical techniques in order to document and assure the accuracy of TAC driver kilometres, overtime, sick and annual leave taken.

o Inputs data into an automated system regarding payroll, timekeeping and personnel information to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

o Provides courteous, flexible and satisfactory customer service by responding to routine timekeeping and payroll inquiries, making changes to employees’ information, resolving discrepancies and/or clarifying procedures for employees, supervisors, managers and others, both in person and over the telephone.

o Maintains detailed files and record-keeping systems to assure accurate and complete documentation of payroll/personnel transactions in original copy and to ensure accountability and controls.

o Receives, distributes, and files payroll/personnel related reports.

o Handles a variety of routine administrative or technical departmental assignments as assigned by management.

o Keeps abreast of payroll system procedures, updates and changes.

o Assist auditors for the purpose of providing required information.

o Maintains employee records in both written and electronic formats, (e.g., employee records, leave status, time sheets, deductions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring records are current.

o Researches discrepancies of payroll data (e.g. kilometres, leave time, unemployment eligibility, direct deposit requirements, salary schedule, benefit eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.

o Monitors and updates time and attendance records.

o Captures new employees on time and attendance system for the purpose of clocking in and out.

Requirements And Skills:

o Knowledge of the overall operations of a payroll/personnel department, including activities relating to wages, salaries, attendance, employee benefits;

o The automated processing of payroll, timekeeping and personnel transactions; and basic mathematical concepts.

o Ability to analyse problems and discern discrepancies related to payroll and timekeeping matters; accurately and rapidly perform mathematical calculations by hand and by machine;

o relate tactfully and effectively to others;

o prepare a variety of payroll documents and records;

Education and/or Experience:

o A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in payroll.

o A qualification in payroll and/or finance would be advantageous.

o Strong numerical skills

o Strong communication skills

o Attention to detail

o Deadline driven

o Must be willing to work outside of normal hours as and when required.

Send applications to rightrecruittalent@gmail.com