Payroll Administrator

Overview: Our client, a leading supplier of spices and other food ingredients, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team.
The primary purpose of this role is to gather and review timekeeping data, ensuring accurate and timely entry.Responsibilities:Accurate capturing of all payroll related informationEffective management of payroll related processesEnsuring the accuracy of earnings and deductionsEnsuring employees are paid correctly and on timeProviding information and answering employee questions about payroll-related mattersManage payroll related queriesManaging electronic timekeeping systems / manually collecting and reviewing dataCalculating payable hours (overtime, nightshift allowances, etc) Process all leave forms for all production staff, liaising with department heads re any issuesMaintaining employee recordsCoordinating with departments to ensure correct employee dataAll Input relating to payroll processingAccurate processing of new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations, garnishees, overtime, bonuses payable and other payroll related servicesPerform monthly payroll processes (updating reports, checking and reconciling etc.
)Complete, verify and process benefits forms and documentation (provident fund, leave etc.
)Accurate capturing and processing of employee informationAccurate and timeous submission of payroll reconciliations, queries, and reports to the Senior Payroll AdministratorAdvise staff on company policy and procedures where appropriateAssist with preparations for auditsEnsuring the ERS Biometrics System operates smoothly and liaising with ERS to address any issuesEnsure that all system software and maintenance of the ERS system are in orderProcess all pension fund exit forms as well as Death in Service paperwork –liaising with family membersMonitor, ordering, distribution of stationary for all departmentsRequirements:Matric or Grade 123 + years' experienceUnderstanding of payroll softwareKnowledge of SAGE software will be advantageousUnderstanding of payroll processes and proceduresFactory experience Attributes:The applicant should adhere to high standardsStrong communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsAble to work under pressure