The Compensation and Benefit Administrator is responsible for accurately converting approved employee information into payroll data to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. The role supports the business by capturing time worked and production, processing salaries and wages, and applying statutory and obligatory deductions in line with company policy and legal requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
Capture and process payroll inputs, including time worked, overtime, allowances, production data, and commissions.
Validate payroll information received from operations and managers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Process payroll in line with approved payroll schedules and pay dates.
Calculate salaries and wages in accordance with contracts, policies, and collective agreements.
Apply statutory and obligatory deductions accurately (PAYE, UIF, SDL, pension/provident fund, medical aid, garnishees, and third-party deductions).
Maintain accurate payroll and compensation records on the payroll system.
Administer payroll and benefit changes such as new appointments, terminations, promotions, and salary adjustments.
Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll finalisation.
Respond to employee and management payroll and benefits queries.
Ensure compliance with labour legislation, tax regulations, and internal payroll controls.
Prepare payroll reports and documentation for review and audit purposes.
Maintain confidentiality of all payroll and employee information.
Skills and Competencies
2 - 4 years' experience in payroll, compensation, or benefits administration.
Experience working with payroll systems (e.g. Educos or similar).
Working knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory deductions.
Experience handling payroll queries and supporting audits.
Payroll processing and administration.
Payroll systems proficiency.
Knowledge of South African payroll legislation.
Benefits administration.
Payroll reporting.
Microsoft Excel (data capture and basic formulas).
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Confidential data handling.
Qualifications
Grade 12 - essential.
Diploma in Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, or a related field will ne an added advantage.