Senior Payroll Administrator (VIP Premier) at Swift Recruitment, Isando
Swift Recruitment · Isando, Gauteng
Overview
Swift Recruitment is hiring a Senior Payroll Administrator in Isando to run payroll for about 600 employees on VIP Premier. If you have at least 5 years of payroll experience and know PAYE, UIF, SDL and BCEA, this full time role offers a salary of R45 000 to R55 000 per month. You will work closely with HR and make sure staff are paid accurately and on time.
About the role
Swift Recruitment is looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join the HR team in Isando. You will take charge of the full payroll function for a workforce of around 600 employees, making sure everyone is paid correctly and on time every period.
Day to day you will process payroll on VIP Premier, capture payroll input such as new hires, salary increases, deductions, benefits and terminations, reconcile the payroll before it is finalised, and generate ACB and General Ledger exports. You will also handle UIF declarations, payroll backups, start of period procedures and general payroll administration.
You will work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve payroll queries, and you will liaise with the Payroll Compliance and Quality Control Officer on any quality concerns or improvements. A sound knowledge of PAYE, SDL, UIF, EMP201 returns and BCEA is essential.
Requirements
- Matric certificate plus a recognised HR and Payroll tertiary qualification, or relevant HR and Payroll experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in payroll administration on VIP Premier
- Sound understanding of applicable labour legislation, especially the BCEA
- Advanced computer literacy in MS Office Suite
- Proficient in VIP Premier Payroll
- Knowledge of PAYE, SDL, UIF and EMP201 returns
- Experience with employee benefits administration, medical aid fringe benefit calculations and access control administration
- Strong communication skills across all levels
- Deadline driven, organised and methodical with high attention to detail
- Confidential, honest and able to work independently
- Strong planning and numerical ability
- Payroll related courses such as Principles of Payroll Tax, Basic Payroll Course and Payroll Professional Course are advantageous
- Knowledge of tax year end procedures, NBCRFI, ODBC or BIM, job costing, InfoSlips and Employee Self Service is beneficial
Responsibilities
- Perform the full payroll function on VIP Premier for about 600 employees, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines
- Capture payroll input including new employee onboarding, salary increases, earnings, deductions, contributions, perks, benefits and terminations
- Use batch functionality to capture payroll input efficiently
- Reconcile the payroll prior to finalisation and generate ACB exports and General Ledger exports
- Submit UIF declarations and complete EMP201 returns
- Perform payroll backups and execute start of period procedures
- Maintain and update the payroll database and employee files accurately
- Attend to payroll administration duties such as filing
- Resolve general payroll queries from internal departments and external stakeholders timeously
- Liaise with the Payroll Compliance and Quality Control Officer on quality concerns, suggestions and improvements
- Administer employee benefits and access control
- Create earning definitions within the payroll system
Job details
- Organisation
- Swift Recruitment
- Location
- Isando, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R45k to R55k / monthly
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is for someone who has already spent a few years running payroll on VIP Premier. When you apply, make your CV very clear about the number of employees you have processed and the specific payroll tasks you handled, such as EMP201 submissions, UIF declarations and reconciliations.
In the interview, expect questions about the BCEA and how you handle payroll queries under pressure. Be ready to give examples of how you kept payroll accurate when deadlines were tight. Mention any payroll courses you have completed, even short ones, as they show you take your professional development seriously.
Payroll is a confidential role, so be prepared to talk about how you handle sensitive employee information. Good luck with your application.
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