Payroll and Benefits Specialist / Officer

This role is pivotal in supporting people management practices, optimising HR systems (particularly Sage 300 People), and fostering a culture of engagement, trust, and high performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle payroll and employee benefits processes across all entities.
• Submit payroll reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Support annual and ad-hoc remuneration reviews, incentive schemes, and salary updates.
• Maintain Sage 300 People Payroll, HR, and Self-Service modules; ensure data integrity and system optimisation.
• Train stakeholders on HR systems and implement process improvements.
• Utilise Remchannel and Remeasure tools for job evaluation and remuneration benchmarking.
• Compile statutory reports (ROE, SARS IRP5, Stats SA) and support audits and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance on employee benefits (Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Group Life) and process applications and deductions.
• Support HR initiatives, documentation, policy updates, and team collaboration.

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation (BCEA, LRA, SDL, UIF, OHS) and payroll best practices.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 People Payroll, HR, and Self-Service modules.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Financial acumen related to payroll and tax matters.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and high integrity.
• Strong organisational skills, able to work independently and collaboratively, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

Education & Experience:

• Relevant qualification in HR, Payroll, or Finance (completed or in progress).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll, remuneration, and benefits.
• Proven track record with Sage 300 People and managing audits/statutory reporting.

If you are passionate about payroll, employee benefits, and driving HR excellence, we would love to hear from you.

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