Durban: HR Practitioner: Payroll and Remuneration Durban posted by Datafin

About the Role

Datafin, a dynamic provider of cost-effective and innovative business solutions based in KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an HR Practitioner to handle the end-to-end payroll and remuneration management activities. This individual will support the implementation of smart people management practices, fostering employee engagement, and supporting organizational health at the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Payroll and Remuneration process, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Compile and timeously submit all payroll and remuneration reports required to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Proactively provide value adding input on the remuneration management process through the compilation and analysis of worksheets and reports.
• Responsible for the annual pay scales process, ensuring these are updated, accurate and applied accordingly.
• Responsible for administering the companys annual and ad-hoc remuneration review and incentive scheme processes, (timelines, guidelines, data etc.).
• Prepare and submit remuneration data and comparatives to guide decision making.
• Ensure approval prior to processing payroll and all related documentation is received.
• Own and resolve remuneration queries.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders regarding input into the budget and audit processes.
• Effectively manage change and communication.
• Ensure the efficient, effective and optimal use of the Sage 300 People Payroll, HR and ESS systems by all stakeholders (HR, Managers and Employees).
• Responsible for the maintenance, updating and implementation of enhancements to the Sage 300 People Payroll, HR and ESS systems.
• Accountable for the quality of the data on the system.
• Research opportunities to optimise the system/s to align to the companys digitalisation strategy
• Accountable for responding appropriately to queries received and escalating when required.
• Accountable for training users on the system/s as required.
• Effectively manage change and communication.

Requirements

• Completion of a Human Resources qualification is a requirement.
• 5 years relevant payroll and remuneration experience is required, of which at least 2 years must be at a Practitioner/ Officer level.
• Proven track record working on the Sage 300 People HR, Payroll and Self-service systems is required.
• Proven success working with statutory reporting, budgets and employee tax, UIF and SDL is required.
• Proven track record of sustained high performance is required.
• BCEA, LRA, OHS and related labour legislation knowledge and application is required.
• Knowledge of payroll related financial concepts is required.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications mentioned in the original job description.