Department: Human Resource
Position: Senior Payroll Administrator
Position Reports to: HR Manager

Background on the Company:
Our client is an international organization established in 1998, with 100% focus on customer experience and is the market leader in the travel and tourism industry. They focuses on providing excellent BPO and IT services and has a global footprint consisting of 25 delivery centers, operating in 13 different countries around the world.

Purpose of the Role:
A Senior Payroll Administrator in IGT Solutions South Africa plays a crucial role in managing payroll processes for an organization. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time while also adhering to South African labor laws and tax regulations.
The successful candidate will report and work closely with the HR Manager.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
The Senior Payroll Administrator is responsible for overseeing and managing the payroll process for our organization in South Africa. This role involves accurately calculating, processing, and distributing employee salaries and benefits, while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations.

Payroll Processing:
 Administer and process payroll for all employees, including data entry, calculation of salaries, deductions, and overtime.
 Ensure accuracy and timeliness in payroll processing.
 Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity.

Statutory Compliance
 Stay updated on South African labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll-related legislation.
 Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
 Generate and submit payroll-related reports to relevant government authorities.
Benefit Administration
 Manage employee benefits, including medical insurance, medical aid, and other voluntary deductions.
 Address employee queries and concerns regarding their benefits.
Payroll Reconciliation
 Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Record Keeping
 Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records.
 Generate payroll reports as needed by management and finance teams.
Support and Communication
 Provide assistance and support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries.
 Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to address payroll and employee-related issues.
Continuous Improvement
 Identify and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations.
 Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies in payroll management.

Qualifications and Requirements
 Proven experience as a Senior Payroll Administrator or similar role.
 In-depth knowledge of South African labour laws when it comes to remuneration.
 Proficiency Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
 Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
 High degree of confidentiality and integrity.
 Relevant certification in payroll administration or related field is advantageous

All applications will be considered in accordance with our client's Employment Equity policies and preference will therefore be given to candidates from the respective groups.