Sandton: Assistant Payroll Manager – Sandton posted by Bonafide Human Capital Ltd

A vacancy exists for an EE Assistant Payroll Manager at our Transport client’s Head Office in Sandton. The candidate will be reporting to the Remuneration Manager. JOB REQUIREMENTS The ideal applicant will possess the following: – • Grade 12 plus tertiary qualification in the field of Payroll Management. • More than 8 years Payroll experience essential of which at least 2 years in a managerial payroll role • Excellent ability to work with figures and an understanding of basic bookkeeping principles. • Extensive knowledge / hands-on experience of Payroll and Time & Attendance systems. (Unique/Payspace payroll experience at parameter level is a prerequisite). • In-depth knowledge of the relevant Labour laws i.e. LRA, BCEA, COIDA, OSHA, POPI, INCOME TAX ACT, Wage Determination Act, as well as Bargaining Council Agreements and Payroll best practices. • Valid Code 08 (EB) drivers’ license. • Proficient in MS Office and Excel at advance level. • Detail orientated, able to multitask and meet deadlines JOB OUTPUTS Assist the Remuneration Manager to oversee, perform general management and control functions of all the activities of the Payroll department, including, but not limited to: • The processing of new engagements and staff movement processes as well as all Payroll related input, in line with Wage Determination 452, Company Policies, Procedures, Practises, Agreements and applicable legislation. • Handling and processing of statistical data, legislative and financial info required such as annual bonus, attendance bonuses, productivity bonuses, leave provisions, retrenchment provisions, Labour stats and Employment Equity reports. • Assist in Compiling and managing a departmental budget and monitoring against actuals. • Providing guidance to direct reports. • Overseeing effective utilisation of staffing in the departments and ensure deadlines are met at set standards in the execution of duties. • Development and maintenance and training of Payroll internal workflows and processes. Implement and Management and control and execution of the Payroll and Time & Attendance interfaces to and from systems. • Ensure compliance of accurate recordkeeping and data processing procedures as well as reconciliations. • Maintain sound communication and relationships with Internal as well as External stakeholders. • Ensure all deadlines are met according to year plan and legal prescriptions, at agreed set dates, standards and levels of accuracy. • Ensure legal compliance accuracy and control processes implemented and audited on all aspects of the payroll functions. • Participate in strategy setting and specific Payroll Projects. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal working conditions and benefits as applicable to the seniority of the position. COMPETENCIES KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of the bus passenger industry an advantage. Detailed knowledge of Wage Determination Act 452, BCEA, LRA, POPIA, INCOME TAX, COID, UIF and other Payroll relevant legislation. Knowledge of calculation and taxation of Service Vehicles and Car allowances, payments of Lump sums and applications for Tax Directives, Accounting interfaces, etc. Detailed knowledge of collective agreements. Sound knowledge of Payroll and T&A systems, Payroll Accounting processes, Reconciliations and Individual Income Tax calculations and applications. Good understanding of inter relatedness/dependence of HR systems. SKILLS Good oral and written communication skills. Good report writing and presentation skills. Good accounting skills. Good analytical and conception skills. Systematic and methodical thinking. Excellent interpersonal skills. Computer literacy: Advanced Word, Excel & Power Point. Leadership skills. Good planning and organizational skills. Ability to develop training material and to teach, develop and up skill employees and stake holders. Excellent Time management Excellent experience in manual as well as computerized systems to develop, implement and maintain. ATTIDUTE / CAPABILITY – Self-motivated & independent. – Integrity. – Impartial and objective. – Honest, dependable and ethical. – Time conscious. – Accurate and quality orientated. – Patient in dealing with people. – Extreme attention to detail. – Ability to work under extreme pressure and to handle stress effectively. – Conscientious (weighs the impact of decisions). – Deadline driven and hands-on approach. – Willing to work extended hours in order to meet strict deadlines and to set an example. – Ability to identify problem areas and has a positive solution seeking attitude. – Assertive and decisive.