Payroll Administrator

Reporting to the Human Capital Manager Duties/Responsibilities: Load new employees on VIP or Sage 300 systems Ensure timely and accurate payments to all wage employees Work closely with Human capital and Finance to align payroll activities Generate payroll reports for management and audit purposes Check all info against a checking list Check timesheets against actual clocking daily on the Nextec Clocking system Check Nextec clocking against Syspro input to balance Verify all leave, sicknotes, IOD applications against wage program for availability Capture all sick notes, leave and unpaid leave, LOA Liaise with departmental Manager for all outstanding payroll requirements Prepare weekly payroll for checking Compile all required wages month end reports and timesheet Capturing all training on HR section of payroll Submitting all breakdowns for unions etc after payments Responsible for timekeeping and documents for submission to security and cleaners Handling administration of medical aid, provident fund, maternity, retirement, sick fund and death applications to MIBFA Completing all UIF applications Ensuring the correct overtime processes are adhered to Accurately entering employee data, hours worked and wage information into the payroll system Loading new employees and processing terminated employees on the payroll system Ensuring all outstanding monies owed to the company are recovered Checking and verifying hours worked during the week and on weekends for all wage employees Ensure correct deduction of all wage related deductions and statutory requirements Responding to employee questions and resolving payroll-related issues Issuing IRP5's and other tax forms Issuing of UI.19 documentation and certificate of service for terminated employees Processing transfers of provident funds from MIBFA to Alex Forbes for employees transferring from wages to salaries Assist in facilitation of the applications for the 2-Pot retirement system Maintain and update office pay filing Relieving on switchboard General wages administration duties Participate and assist with audits for the HR Department as and when required. Qualifications/Experience: Matric Payroll qualification or other relevant qualification Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Payroll (salaries and wages) Experience in VIP Premier Payroll and SAGE 300 people Knowledge of the MEIBC Main Agreement Skills/Attributes and Competencies: Payroll knowledge with relevant statutory legislation knowledge Sound knowledge of the Metal Industrial Main Agreement Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Excellent communication skills Interpersonal and customer service skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Deadline driven and the ability to multi-task Very high level of respect for confidential information Willingness to learn Ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment Willingness to handle difficult situations

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 4/25/2025