Payroll Administrator

My client, a leading technology company (170 Staff Compliment) located in Techno Park, Stellenbosch is seeking to add a Payroll / HR Administrator to their dynamic team to be responsible for the full monthly payroll function and administrative support to the HR department.ResponsibilitiesPayroll AdministrationCapturing and creating new employee profiles on SAGE 300 PeopleMonthly processing of salaries for employees and certain consultantsMonthly preparation of foreign currency pay slips for offshore employeesCapture all personnel’s private medical and retirement annuity contributions correctly for tax benefit purposesMaintain the up to date record keeping of the Human Resources Management systemCapture any additional earnings or deductions as specified by financeCommunicate any changes to earning and deductions of payroll to employeesComplete payroll on or before the 25th of each month unless communicated to the employees otherwiseAssist with bi-annual payroll tax reconWork closely with the Finance department on matters such as WCA, SDL, UIF etc.Assist with the maintenance of central HR electronic databases / webpages and intranetProvide the HR Manager with up to date HR reports and statisticsHealth and Safety AdministrationArrange relevant service providers in order to perform maintenanceAssist with monthly health and safety checks HR AdministrationUpdating of personnel records and filing of documentation (Electronically and paper based)Assistance in planning & scheduling (probation periods, scheduling interviews etc.)Complete STATS SA report quarterlySend IRP5’s to personnelSend pay slips monthly to employeesLeave Administration:Compile monthly reports for leave provision to be submitted to financeFinal approver for all leave requestsEnsure leave request are submitted correctly along with supportingMonitor use of leave days for all st Escalate any points of concern related to leave to the appropriate party.Administer leave records on the employee self-service RequirementsFinancial / Administrative / HR Diploma plus minimum 6 years previous full payroll function experienceExperience using SAGE 300 People or similar SoftwareGood understanding of fringe benefits, deductions and tax (onshore and offshore)Required level of applicable legislation knowledge.Strong Excel skillsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalOwn reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license as weekly travel will be required for purchasing of office necessitiesCOIDA