Payroll Administrator

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join a well-established company within the construction industry. The position is being recruited by Hire Resolve, a South African recruitment firm specializing in placing professionals in various sectors, including Finance, across South Africa and Africa. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. * Maintaining employee records. * Ensuring compliance with relevant payroll legislation and statutory requirements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant qualification in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Accounting or a related field will be advantageous. * Proven experience in a payroll administration role. * Experience with payroll processing and statutory submissions. * Knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory deductions. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems. * Strong numerical, analytical and administrative skills. * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage confidential information. * Strong communication and problem-solving skills. * Experience within the construction industry, particularly with site-based employees, timesheets and overtime calculations, will be advantageous. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator with proven experience in the field. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of South African payroll legislation, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems, and strong numerical, analytical, administrative, communication, and problem-solving skills. Candidates must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage confidential information. A relevant qualification in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field, as well as experience in the construction industry with site-based employees, timesheets, and overtime calculations, are considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/kwazulu-natal/payroll-administrator-id-7596494 Source: jobmail

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• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll
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