Payroll Specialist/Administrator

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Human Resources Finance
Reference: CPT000309/MdW

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Employer: LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment

Our client, a fast paced manufacturing company, seeks to employ a super sharp and highly efficient Payroll Administrator/Specialist for their plant in Paarl. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a management role, but rather focused on a more mid-career level candidate who is able to process and administer 300 plus salaries and wages, as well as manage the benefits and statutory administration.Due to the urgency, candidates resident in Cape Town will receive preference.

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION

You will have completed Matric, coupled with 5 plus years experience in processing and administering in contractual, weekly and monthly payroll for 300 plus staff across SA

You will have in-depth working knowledge of payroll software such as Sage or VIP, as well as a understanding of the technical workings of the system

You will have a background where there are temps, contractors with long and short term contracts in place, as well as having the understanding of the renewal and termination from an administrative and payroll perspective.

You will have a solid background in fully managing electronic T&A systems, daily reporting on absenteeism, handling payroll queries and administering any personnel leave and rotations schedules, as well as ensuring onboarding and termination administration is accurate and efficiently managed on the payroll system.

Sound knowledge of EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5 submissions, reconciling payroll accounts and benefits administration is essential

You will be able to work independently, thrive under pressure, be able to problem solve and have a background in the manufacturing sector.

You will have a valid driver’s license, clear criminal and credit history, as well as being able to provide contactable references to motivate your application.

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

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About LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment

Lotus HR & Recruitment is a professional recruitment and HR services company, managed by the sole Director, who started her career in the Recruitment sector, in 2001. We specialise in the Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, Petro-chem, FMCG, Manufacturing and Executive Management fields, with recent expertise gained in Finance and IT fields. Lotus HR & Recruitment is based in Somerset West, however, have a candidate and client base on a national level, working with small, medium and international clients.

We pride ourselves on efficient, effective and targeted personal service to our client base, with a solid understanding of the client’s requirements, in both skill set and in company culture dynamics, providing cost effective solutions to staffing requirements.