About the job Payroll OfficerKey purpose:The Payroll Administrator is involved in the companys payroll processing. This includes overseeing all administrative activities related to payroll, processing payroll on a monthly basis, reviewing and updating payroll policies & procedures and managing benefits.Duties and responsibilities:Ensures salary deadline is met.Responsible for the preparation and processing of monthly payroll for employees in the 5 Branches National;Ensures accurate payroll is captured as per the Branch manager salary schedules/ payroll packsEnsures pay registers are signed off on time and correctly scanned to the server;Ensures correct salary values are loaded to the salary payment system for release.Ensure leave forms are processed timeously,New Employee take-on,Employee transfersReview and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all garnishees, expenses, and other special payroll deductionsProcess Clocking reports for all branchesClock reports for managers to sign offMaintain employees on the clocking systemReviewing of job records to ensure that the hours worked on the job record ties back to the timesheet which is then sent to finance for billing.Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and adherence to the company standard.Ensures employees are added/ terminated timeously.Ensures benefit scheduled are submitted to the relevant supplier on timeEnsures payment of benefits are submitted timeouslyQualifications and experience:Financial/Payroll Qualification is advantageousMinimum of 5 years previous experience in a similar position (minimum 200 employees)Experience with Sage VIP or Sage One Payroll a mustApplied knowledge of a payroll or remuneration department and reporting related to payroll.Advanced Excel SkillsOutstanding organisational and time management skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize daily workloadReporting and Financial AcumenDeadline DrivenExperience with Bargaining Council and Union ContributionDiscretion and confidentialityOwn Vehicle with Valid Drivers Licence#J-18808-Ljbffr