Payroll Specialist

SUMMARY:
A well-known leader within the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team immediately. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing employee payments, managing benefits, leading training programs, handling daily payroll functions, and performing various HR duties. This role is critical in ensuring that all payroll and HR processes are handled accurately and efficiently, while also enforcing company policies and practices.

POSITION INFO:
Education:

• Relevant HR Qualification
  
  

• SAGE 300 qualification, with more than 5 years of experience

• Full Payroll Function: Execute and manage payroll on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate and timely payments. Cover all aspects of payroll, including tax, BCEA calculations, and payroll system setup.
• Systems Management: Proficiently use SAGE Payroll and Excel for payroll processing and reporting. Manage and maintain payroll systems, ensuring all data is up-to-date and compliant with regulations.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, including tax and BCEA regulations. Ensure site staff adhere to deadlines.
• Provide monthly overviews and analyses to senior management.
• Process Improvement and Initiative: Take control of the payroll function, drive continuous improvements, and make the process your own. Manage a fast-paced, dynamic environment, staying organized and methodical to handle multiple moving parts effectively.
• Oversee and ensure the accurate processing of payroll, including salaries, wages, bonuses, benefits, deductions, and statutory compliance.
• Manage the preparation and submission of all tax returns (EMP201, EMP501, UIF, SDL, PAYE, etc.), UIF declarations, and other relevant statutory filings.
• Proactively stay up-to-date on changes in payroll legislation and tax regulations, ensuring continuous compliance.
• Develop and implement efficient payroll processes and internal controls.
• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Sage VIP payroll software for payroll processing, report generation, and system maintenance.
• Prepare all paperwork and evidence timeously for the annual BBBEE assessment audit.
• Completion of all required information for BBBEE review.