Job Summary
Exciting opportunity for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join a leading engineering company based in Sandton! The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with CRS Payroll software, a strong understanding of tax submissions and compliance, Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate payment of employee wages, taxes, and benefits. If you have a passion for payroll and a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you. Main job function Responsible for Maintenance of Employees Master Data on CRS Payroll system Manage the monthly Payroll input processing. Ensure that correct posting of Payroll Entries to the General Ledger Ensure monthly reconciliation of Payroll deductions and earnings. Ensure that all inputs/changes to the payroll are accompanied by properly authorised documentation. Ensure auditing, testing, verifying and checking of changes are done on payroll inputs. Manage the accurate and timely payment of all 3rd party related reporting. Perform the Monthly Payroll Accounting Reconciliations Keep abreast/track of changes to legislation impacting on payroll and ensure the payroll is trained compliant to the changes. Prepare and submit all the monthly payroll returns e.g. PAYE, UIF, Garnishees, Skills Development Oversee the reconciliations and distribution process of IRP5s Deal with Adhoc payroll requests from other departments. Dealing with daily queries from staff Ensure filling of all Payroll Documents in line with Documents Retention Policy Update CRS system when there are new releases. Responsible for monthly cellphone recons and deductions Responsible for petrol recons and deductions Calculations of overtime and standby hours Monthly reporting such as employee listing, data source reporting, leave reporting, etc. Maintains records of regular deductions from employees payments such as deductions on Medical Aid,UIF, PAYE, etc. Coordinates efforts between the payroll department and other departments to ensure accurate employee data. Ensures maximum compliance with government regulations. Ensures the submission of payroll reports and sheets for timely processing of staff salary. Adhoc duties when required. Qualifications Matric Relevant Tertiary qualification would be an advantage. Minimum 3- 5 years in similar role Advanced CRS Payroll experience is essential. Knowledge and understanding of Tax submissions, generating IRP5s, Liasing with SARS etc. Computer Literacy skills-Word & Excel Good Accounting Skills Comprehensive Knowledge of Payroll and Administration Criteria High Degree of attention to detail, work proactively and accurately Ability to work with figures. Good administration and organisation skills Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to monitor outstanding items and ensure closure. Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels within the organisation. Ability to take initiative. Ability to work proactively on their own. Ideally experience in running a payroll department Methodical work style Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and to respond appropriately to demanding clients. Customer Service orientated. Achievement orientation Analytical skills A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies