Senior Payroll Officer

SUMMARY:
Are you a payroll expert with a passion for precision and compliance?

POSITION INFO:
My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Officer to manage and oversee their payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing and compliance with statutory regulations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who is passionate about payroll operations and thrives in a dynamic environment.

This role is based in Garsfontein, Pretoria East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly Salary Processing: Manage and administer the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries.
• Employee Data Management: Review and capture all required documentation, including contracts for new hires, onto the payroll system and ensure proper filing of physical employee records.
• Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, including issuing employment contracts.
• Compliance and Reporting: Stay up-to-date with payroll systems, legislative changes, and industry trends.
• Internal Reporting: Prepare and distribute accurate internal payroll reports as required.
• Injury on Duty (IOD) Management: Facilitate and manage all injury-on-duty cases, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Audit Support: Assist auditors by preparing necessary documentation and facilitating payroll-related audits.
• Statutory Reporting: Prepare and submit all required statutory reports, including:
  
  • EMP201 & EMP501 submissions
  • Employment Equity reports
  • Skills Development submissions
  • Workman’s Compensation Fund returns
• Employee Tax Certificates: Issue tax certificates to employees and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

• Relevant Payroll Qualification.
• 5 years proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of PaySpace (Non-Negotiable).
• Excellent understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.