Cape Town: Payroll Administrator posted by Carrol Boyes

About the Role

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across the organisation’s global payroll structure. This role ensures that all payroll transactions are processed in compliance with relevant statutory legislation, company policies, and internal controls within all jurisdictions. The Payroll Administrator supports payroll operations for Head Office and retail employees, ensuring the correct processing of salaries, wages, commissions, benefits, and deductions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process benefit enrolments, withdrawals, and amendments.
• Assist employees with benefit-related queries.
• Process end-to-end payroll for all employees on a monthly basis.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are captured accurately including:
• Salaries and wages
• Overtime
• Commission and incentives
• Allowances
• Leave payments
• Deductions
• Verify and reconcile payroll data prior to final submission.
• Process new employees, terminations, and employee changes in payroll systems.
• Process retail commission and incentive structures.
• Capture and validate timesheets and attendance records from retail stores.
• Ensure correct processing of leave, unpaid leave, and absences.
• Work closely with retail managers regarding payroll queries.

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Payroll Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Payroll certification (advantageous).
• 35 years payroll administration experience.
• Experience working in retail payroll environments (advantageous).
• Experience with payroll systems (PaySpace, Sage People 300). Payspace (essential).

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not mentioned.

Key Competencies

### Technical Skills

• Payroll system proficiency
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong numerical accuracy
• Analytical and data driven

### Behavioural Competencies

• High level of confidentiality
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong time management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Service-oriented approach

### Luxury Retail Mindset

• Professional and polished communication
• Strong service culture
• Collaborative approach with retail teams
• Commitment to brand standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of payroll processing
• Payroll processed within deadlines
• Compliance with statutory requirements
• Resolution of payroll queries
• Quality of payroll reporting