Payroll Auditor

SUMMARY:

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for payroll accuracy and compliance? We are hiring for a Payroll Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg .

This position is responsible for the administration of all personnel data in the payroll system and the preparation of payrolls. Your role wi...

POSITION INFO:

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for payroll accuracy and compliance? We are hiring for a Payroll Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg .

This position is responsible for the administration of all personnel data in the payroll system and the preparation of payrolls. Your role will include processing payroll-related taxes to ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and contractual client obligations.

• A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in Administration and Payroll.
• Experience with employee relations and Performance Management Systems.
• Diploma in Business Administration (ideally with a focus on Human Resources) or an equivalent qualification.

• Prepare payroll, including calculating hours worked and benefit deductions from timesheets and other records.
• Transmit payroll data to finance systems and issue payment files.
• Record changes affecting net wages, such as exemptions and tax directives.
• Prepare detailed reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Ensure changes registered in HR and Operational systems are accurately reflected in finance systems, such as new hires and terminations.
• Update payment instruments and manage Compensation Benefits tasks.
• Ensure time, expenses, and benefits are accurately captured.
• Ensure all payroll tax data is compliant with regulations and legislation.
• Resolve payroll tax-related issues efficiently.
• Ensure timely completion of all tax payments, filings, and reconciliations.
• Conduct third-party payroll tax audits (External/Internal/SARS).
• Escalate potential payroll issues promptly.
• Participate in periodic reviews of all payrolls to ensure compliance.

3-5 years’ experience in:

• Bi Annual and yearly submissions
• ROE Submissions
• Understanding of bargaining council and unions
• Understand and implement principles around 3 rd party payments ( medical aid, pension funds etc)
• Advantage if they have COIDA exp
• Understanding of compliance within a payroll environment
• MIBCO/ Road freight exp
• Must be able to deal with stakeholders / management team and clients