Senior Software Engineer

Description

We are looking for a talented Payroll Administrator to join our team specializing in Payroll for our Human Resources Department in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

1. Ensure Accurate Payroll Processing: By meticulously preparing, processing, and balancing payroll for complex groups, you'll ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
2. Maintain Data Integrity: You'll ensure that all data from interfaces and manual sources is uploaded without errors, maintaining the integrity of payroll information.
3. Resolve Complex Issues: By troubleshooting and resolving complex payroll issues with helpdesk experts, you'll minimize disruptions and ensure smooth payroll operations.
4. Support Compliance and Accuracy: Ensuring accurate calculation of taxes and deductions, and compliance with internal policies and legislation, you'll help avoid legal issues and financial discrepancies.
5. Provide Exceptional Customer Support: Offering support to large sites or multiple locations, including handling off-cycle or replacement payments, you'll enhance employee satisfaction and trust.
6. Collaborate on Financial Reconciliation: Working with Payroll Accounting to clear and reconcile items, you'll contribute to accurate financial reporting and accountability.
7. Participate in Continuous Improvement: By engaging in continuous improvement projects and maintaining payroll process documentation, you'll help streamline processes and increase efficiency.
8. Act as a Knowledge Resource: Serving as an internal and external resource on payroll system inquiries and acting as an informal mentor to less experienced colleagues, you'll foster a knowledgeable and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

1. Extensive Experience: Over 5 years in payroll processes, tax legislation, and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration.
2. Analytical Skills: Proficient in payroll element testing, tax audits, and managing multiple year-end cycles.
3. Communication: Effective team player, collaborating with benefits teams, management, and stakeholders. Clear communication in complex tax meetings and report collaborations.
4. Attention to Detail: Ensures data accuracy, payroll reconciliation, and timely GL file submissions. Maintains compliance with policies and legislative requirements, protecting confidential information.

Qualifications

Education / Experience: A diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations. Significant experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.

Job: Human Resources

Organization: Cummins Inc.

Role Category: Hybrid

Job Type: Office

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