Payroll Officer - Pietermaritzburg

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Process payroll transactions accurately and on time, including maintaining up-to-date employee records, calculating salaries, deductions, and payroll taxes.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits such as provident fund, GAP, medical aid, and group benefits.
• Manage all employee records including new hires, terminations, banking detail changes, and other staff movements (e.g., maternity leave).
• Conduct and document exit interviews for terminated employees.
• Collaborate closely with the COO to ensure payroll transactions are correctly recorded and reflected in the company’s financial statements.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare detailed payroll reports for management review.
• Keep abreast of changes in payroll legislation and regulations, updating policies and procedures as necessary.
• Compile and submit year-end payroll reports and tax documentation for Safire Group, ensuring timely submissions of all statutory reports.
• Conceptualise, develop, and implement solutions within Sage 300 People and other supporting payroll software.

• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of human resources, labour laws, and employee regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Minimum of 3 years’ payroll experience, with essential experience in Sage 300.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.