East London: Payroll Supervisor posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions

Role Overview:
This position is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring all employee data, payments and statutory requirements are processed accurately and on time.

Duties:

• Prepare and finalise monthly payroll, working within systems such as Sage 300 People or Sage VIP
• Maintain accurate personnel records, including onboarding new staff and updating existing employee information
• Validate payroll inputs by reviewing allowances, overtime, public holiday hours, and other variable earnings
• Handle the administration of staff movements resignations, transfers, promotions and retirements
• Compile payslips and ensure all remuneration elements and deductions are correctly captured
• Reconcile payroll results to the general ledger and cashbook each month
• Process and verify monthly claims, attending to staff queries promptly
• Keep payroll files and documentation organised and compliant with audit standards
• Assist with leave tracking, adjustments and related reports
• Support monthly payroll reporting as well as third-party payments and reconciliations

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience working with payroll software such as Sage 300 People / Sage VIP
  A minimum of 3 years in a payroll-focused role
  Strong accuracy, attention to detail and numerical ability
  Ability to work independently while meeting tight monthly deadlines