Key Responsibilities    

• You will play an important role within the payroll and HR functions, and will specifically be tasked with the following tasks and responsibilities:
• Maintenance of the Oracle payroll and HR system;
• Daily payroll input to ensure employees are paid timeously;
• Keeping accurate records and filing of:
• New engagements, terminations, promotions and transfers, caretaking and other allowances
• Leave balance audits
• Daily queries
• Any input affecting salaries
• Checking of payroll and dispatch
• Month end reconciliations and payments
• Liaise between HR, divisional offices, Retirement Fund Administrators and Healthcare Administrator on all and any salary related matters
• Employment confirmations as and when required
• General office duties, which include, but is not limited to filing, answering telephones, etc.

Qualifications and Experience    

• Must have 1 to 2 years working experience within a payroll and benefits environment, with practical job related skills
• Relevant qualification an advantage
• Expertise/experience with UK Payroll would be advantageous
• Must have a flair for figures
• Good understanding of PAYE, UIF, SDL and other statutory knowledge
• An advantage would be to have an understanding of Sectorial Determination 9.

Competencies    

• Computer literate (MS Office Suite) and preferably, but not essential, to have knowledge of the Oracle Payroll and HR system
• Must be able to work in a highly pressurised and deadline driven environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Be able to use initiative and be pro-active
• Good team spirit
• Thorough, punctual and committed
• Self-motivated, organised and systematic
• Highly adaptable, dependable, receptive and resilient.