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Job Description

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A Payroll Administrator's job specification includes calculating wages, processing payroll, managing deductions, issuing payments, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations. Key responsibilities involve accurately computing salaries, benefits, and taxes, generating payroll reports, resolving employee queries, and coordinating with HR and finance departments. Essential skills include strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication abilities, proficiency with payroll software, and knowledge of relevant employment laws.  

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:

Calculate and process employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and commissions accurately and on time. 

Deduction Management:

Manage and apply all deductions, including tax, insurance, and retirement contributions. 

Record Maintenance:

Keep employee payroll records, benefit information, and personal data up-to-date and accurate. 

Employee Data Management:

Coordinate with HR to maintain accurate employee information in the system. 

Compliance:

Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local labour laws and regulations related to payroll. 

Tax Filings:

Accurately file payroll taxes and other deductions with the relevant authorities. 

Reporting:

Generate and analyse payroll reports to identify discrepancies and provide data to management. 

Employee Support:

Serve as the primary point of contact for employees' payroll and benefits-related inquiries. 

Required Skills and Qualifications

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

Crucial for handling sensitive financial information and ensuring precise calculations. 

Communication Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with employees and other departments. 

Technical Proficiency:

Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, or SAP) and strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel. 

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

Ability to analyse data, identify issues, and find effective solutions to payroll problems. 

Organizational Skills:

Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain organized records. 

Knowledge of Employment Law:

Familiarity with payroll tax rules and employment legislation. 

Experience Knowledge & Skills:

1-2 years experience payroll

Matric

Administration Certificate

Skills

Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Executing Plans, Human Capital Management Systems, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Learning and Development (L&D), Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Report Review

Competencies

Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenManages ComplexityOptimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving

Closing Date

14 September 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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