Payroll Administator

In brief

**Overview** This is a permanent career opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator within the Payroll / Finance department of a leading organisation based in Bloemfontein, Free State. The position is primarily onsite. The role is not a basic payroll processing function, but involves managing the accurate and compliant execution of end-to-end payroll processes within a complex environment that includes multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations, and payroll queries. Hands-on Sage 300 People experience is mandatory for this role. **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 proven track record in managing complex payroll environments and mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS. This role is suitable for someone with 2-4 years of relevant payroll experience who possesses a relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field. Applicants should be capable of handling responsibilities beyond basic payroll processing, including working with multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations, and payroll queries. Essential qualities include a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent organisational and time-management abilities, strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines, and a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Experience with multi-site, shift-based payroll, custom pay rules, and reconciliations is considered highly advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/bloemfontein/payroll-administator-id-7593368 Source: jobmail

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel
• Payroll
• Agile / Scrum
• Driver's licence

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