Senior Payroll Officer

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Senior Payroll Officer

Salary: 400 000 Annually
Location: Pretoria

Description:

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:

1. Monthly Salary Processing: Manage and administer the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries.
2. 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.
3. Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, including issuing employment contracts.
4. Compliance and Reporting: Stay up-to-date with payroll systems, legislative changes, and industry trends.
5. Internal Reporting: Prepare and distribute accurate internal payroll reports as required.
6. Injury on Duty (IOD) Management: Facilitate and manage all injury-on-duty cases, ensuring compliance with regulations.
7. Audit Support: Assist auditors by preparing necessary documentation and facilitating payroll-related audits.
8. Statutory Reporting: Prepare and submit all required statutory reports, including:
   • EMP201 & EMP501 submissions
   • Employment Equity reports
   • Skills Development submissions
   • Workmans Compensation Fund returns
9. Employee Tax Certificates: Issue tax certificates to employees and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

1. Relevant Payroll Qualification.
2. 5 years proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar role.
3. Strong knowledge of PaySpace (Non-Negotiable).
4. Excellent understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance.
5. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
7. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.