Senior Payroll Administrator

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for all employees using Sage 300.
  
• Ensure compliance with local payroll, wage, laws and best practices.
  
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in pay or benefits.
  
• Reconcile payroll before transmission and validate confirmed reports.
  
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to Finance and HR departments.
  
• Manage year-end processes including, and other statutory filings.
  
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
  
• Lead payroll audits and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
  
• Stay current with changes in payroll laws and regulations and implement necessary updates in Sage 300.
  
• Employee Benefits Administration:
  
• Administer and reconcile employee benefits including medical aid, pension funds (Momentum), groups risks and other company-sponsored benefits.
  
• Ensure accurate deductions and contributions are processed through Sage 300.
  
• Liaise with benefit providers to manage enrolments, terminations, and changes.
  
• Provide support to employees regarding benefit queries and claims.
  
• Maintain up-to-date records of employee benefit selections and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  
• Assist in annual benefits review and open enrolment processes.
  
• Organisation Design Support:
  
• Collaborate with HR to support organisational design initiatives, including role mapping, job grading, and workforce structure alignment.
  
• Maintain accurate payroll and position data to reflect organisational changes in Sage 300.
  
• Provide payroll insights and analytics to inform workforce planning and restructuring decisions.
  
• Ensure payroll and benefits processes align with evolving organisational structures.
  
• Support change management efforts related to payroll and employee data during reorganisations or mergers.
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
  
• Proficiency in Sage 300 Payroll is required.
  
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
  
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional payroll (if applicable).
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.