A well-established citrus farming and packing company in Kirkwood is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage the payroll process for their farms and packhouses. The role demands strong leadership, planning, and execution skills to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Relevant Payroll Qualification.
• 5 years proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Payroll systems.
• Excellent understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and administer day-to-day procedure of the payrolls salaries and wages
• Involved in internal and external audits
• Communicate on all levels of management.
• Manage time and attendance as well as biometrics
• Process wages for various payroll frequencies, import hours/allowances, and record earnings/deductions.
• Accurate capturing of all collected payroll data on the payroll system
• Maintain the payroll system, perform required backup according to the schedule required by legislation and the requirements of the company
• Manage all ad-hoc report requests
• Capture all new employees and terminated and maintain employee records
• Apply increases and manage leave and bonus provisions
• UIF administration and Online declarations.
• Supply new employees with all necessary induction documentation – Policies and procedures
• Be aware of any changes in BCEA and Labour Law, and the implementation thereof
• Keep the workforce profile updated for Employment Equity purposes
• Assist the HR Manager with ad-hoc duties
• Drafting of employment contracts
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, stay updated on payroll software, and collaborate with the team to achieve departmental goals.
• Keep payroll documentation and procedures up-to-date.
• Carry out any other reasonable instructions.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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