Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with strong Sage 300 People experience and a proven track record in managing complex payroll environments?
A leading organisation in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the accurate and compliant execution of end-to-end payroll processes.
This is not a basic payroll processing role. The successful candidate will work with multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations and payroll queries. Hands-on Sage 300 People experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including capturing, validation and reconciliation.
Process payroll across multiple sites, including shifts, allowances, deductions and variable pay.
Utilise Sage 300 People to accurately process and validate payroll transactions.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions.
Manage UIF administration and support IRP5 reporting.
Complete EMP201 validation and IOD administration.
Manage benefit capturing, reconciliations and payment files.
Ensure payroll processes comply with statutory and company requirements.
Respond to payroll queries and resolve complex payroll matters.
Work closely with HR, Finance and operational teams.
Identify and resolve payroll issues before finalisation.

Minimum Requirements

Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator in a complex payroll environment.
Mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS.
2 - 4 years' relevant payroll experience.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR or a related field.
Experience with multi-site, shift-based payroll, custom pay rules and reconciliations is highly advantageous.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
National Senior Certificate and valid driver's licence.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Payroll Administator

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