Payroll Administrator

A leader in the packaging industry, is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our dynamic

finance team. As the Payroll Administrator you need to ensure the efficient and accurate in-house production of payroll, with timely employee payments and the distribution of payslips on a weekly/monthly basis. Provide coaching and mentorship to Payroll Clerks to foster knowledge transfer and development.

As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for the following:

• Administer payroll information and ensure accuracy in all data captured.
• Verify payroll and leave inputs, ensuring correctness before finalizing payroll.
• Compile and review variances and other relevant payroll controls prior to payroll finalization.
• Provide guidance to Payroll Clerks and business units on the implementation of new payroll forms and processes.
• Validate dismissals and resignations, ensuring accurate final pay-outs.
• Resolve second-line inquiries promptly and effectively within the service level agreement (SLA).
• Review and approve all interim payments.
• Oversee payroll filing systems.
• Print and distribute payslips on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Plan, organize, and implement payroll processes to ensure a successful payroll run daily, including reviewing input and signing off variance reports.
• Reconcile payroll data with third-party vendors.
• Clear reconciling items within 30 days via payroll adjustments.
• Compile and distribute comprehensive month-end reports to business units.
• Manage month-end processes, preparation, and reconciliations.
• Recommend and implement changes to payroll systems and processes to meet business unit needs.
• Test and implement changes to cost components and legislative updates.
• Report system issues to the ICT department and ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in or manage projects initiated within the SSC, providing team or individual contributions as needed.
• Provide required information to management, customers, colleagues, or third parties.
• Liaise with customers as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company delegation of authority and statutory legislation.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required within the scope of the role.

Qualifications: Payroll Diploma or Certificate will be advantageous

Skills: A minimum of five 5 years of working experience

Experience in processing payroll for a minimum headcount of 1,000 employees.

Shared Services environment would be beneficial