Payroll Administrator - Johannesburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 26-09-2016 11:01:54 AM
10-10-2016 8:53:58 AM
Main purpose of the job
To perform a wide variety of payroll processing activities such as salary calculations, overtime payments, payroll deductions (tax, provident fund, medical aid, garnishees etc.) and other payroll related administration.

Location
Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas
Process new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations and other payroll-related services.
Process monthly payments.
Audit payroll balance sheets.
Check for discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (i.e. time sheets).
Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports for audit purposes and requirements.
Perform monthly payroll processes such as checking, reconciling etc.
Complete, verify and process benefits forms and documentation (medical aid, provident fund, leave etc.).
Communicate actively with HR and divisions to review schedules and reconcile data sharing.
Liaise with HR to ensure that all employee records and information have been received.
Respond to written and verbal queries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction in a cordial manner.
Provide project support as and when required (i.e. data verification audits).
Communicate effectively (both written and oral) with staff and managers. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders i.e. Alexander Forbes, Discovery Health, First National Bank, SARS etc.

Required minimum education and training
Grade 12.
Diploma in Payroll Management would be advantageous.
Experience in VIP Premier Payroll System is essential.

Required minimum work experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Payroll Administration.

Additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Intermediate knowledge of Excel and VIP report writing would be advantageous.
Exceptional organisational and administrative skills are required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ordered and systematic with good attention to detail.
Able to exercise discretion, independent decision-making and a pro-active attitude.
Ability to prioritise own work load and work to tight deadlines.
Self motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times.
Overtime may be required from time to time.
Accurate record keeping and filing.

The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to short listed candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.