Payroll Specialist

Job Overview 

The Payroll Specialist will oversee and process various monthly Time & attendance and Company data in a timely, and accurate manner in accordance with the payroll processing calendar and deadlines for the Company’s payroll(s).

Responsibilities 

• Maintaining the time & attendance system & data
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and preparing data for payroll processing.
• Answering calls and responding to emails pertaining to Payroll and its function
• Maintaining the payroll mailbox.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and reporting based on this.
• Maintain employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Other administrative duties.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Competencies & Skills Required

• Proficient Numerical and Data Entry Skills
• Analyzing and Reporting of Information
• Attention to Detail
• Maintains A high level of confidentiality
• Proven Financial Software Knowledge (Advantageous)
• Organizational Skills
• Able to inspire and support a team towards the achievement of targets.
• Committed, enthusiastic, positive, resourceful and resilient.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Able to work independently
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to create a positive people focused culture.
• Committed to the delivery of high-level productivity and evidence of understanding key priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Finance/HR/Payroll/Administrative Qualification (Advantageous)
• Previous data/Information Management or Administrative Experience (Essential)
• Proven Payroll or Time & Attendance Experience (Advantageous)
• Intermediate MS Office Experience (Essential)
• Intermediate – Advanced Excel Experience (Essential)

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.