Payroll Administator

Hire Resolve

Location
Bloemfontein, Free State
Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date

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In brief

Overview This is a Payroll Administrator role with Hire Resolve for a leading organisation located in Bloemfontein. The position focuses on managing the accurate and compliant execution of end-to-end payroll processes. It is described as a complex role, not a basic processing position, involving multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations, and payroll queries. Mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People is required. What you will do * Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including capturing, validation and reconciliation. * Process payroll across multiple sites, including shifts, allowances, deductions and variable pay. * Utilise Sage 300 People to accurately process and validate payroll transactions. * Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions. * Manage UIF administration and support IRP5 reporting. * Complete EMP201 validation and IOD administration. * Manage benefit capturing, reconciliations and payment files. * Ensure payroll processes comply with statutory and company requirements. * Respond to payroll queries and resolve complex payroll matters. * Work closely with HR, Finance and operational teams. * Identify and resolve payroll issues before finalisation. Requirements (from the original advert) * Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator in a complex payroll environment. * Mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS. * 2–4 years' relevant payroll experience. * Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR or a related field. * Experience with multi-site, shift-based payroll, custom pay rules and reconciliations is highly advantageous. * Strong Microsoft Excel skills. * National Senior Certificate and valid driver's licence. * High level of accuracy and attention to detail. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent organisational and time-management abilities. * Strong communication skills. * Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines. * High level of confidentiality and professionalism. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced Payroll Administrator with a strong background in managing complex payroll environments and mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People. They should be prepared for a challenging role that goes beyond basic processing, involving multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations, and payroll queries. The role requires someone who is highly accurate, detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses strong problem-solving, organisational, time-management, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and maintain confidentiality. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/payroll-administator-hire-resolve Source: myjobmag

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At a glance

  • At least 2 years of experience.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sage / Pastel
  • Payroll
  • Driver's licence

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Job description

* Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with strong Sage 300 People experience and a proven track record in managing complex payroll environments? * A leading organisation in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the accurate and compliant execution of end-to-end payroll processes. * This is not a basic payroll processing role. The successful candidate will work with multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations and payroll queries. Hands-on Sage 300 People experience is mandatory. Key Responsibilities * Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including capturing, validation and reconciliation. * Process payroll across multiple sites, including shifts, allowances, deductions and variable pay. * Utilise Sage 300 People to accurately process and validate payroll transactions. * Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions. * Manage UIF administration and support IRP5 reporting. * Complete EMP201 validation and IOD administration. * Manage benefit capturing, reconciliations and payment files. * Ensure payroll processes comply with statutory and company requirements. * Respond to payroll queries and resolve complex payroll matters. * Work closely with HR, Finance and operational teams. * Identify and resolve payroll issues before finalisation. Minimum Requirements * Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator in a complex payroll environment. * Mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS. * 2–4 years' relevant payroll experience. * Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR or a related field. * Experience with multi-site, shift-based payroll, custom pay rules and reconciliations is highly advantageous. * Strong Microsoft Excel skills. * National Senior Certificate and valid driver's licence. * High level of accuracy and attention to detail. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent organisational and time-management abilities. * Strong communication skills. * Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines. * High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

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