Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting a Payroll Specialist for one of our clients based in Pretoria.

In this role, you will perform contracted human resource services, more specifically payroll processing for various clients. You carry the weight of our client's service reputation and client satisfaction in your hands.

The nature of your job is to support clients by processing their payrolls in compliance with legislative requirements whilst building and maintaining sustainable client relationships to ensure recurring business. Every day will be challenging because the requests you receive will vary. You will be required to provide solutions through investigation and identification which will keep things interesting, and our top-ranked training will help to set you up for success!

To thrive in this role, you will have a way with clients that builds rapport, establishes trust, and shines with professionalism. Over the phone and in writing, your communication style is clear and easy for our clients, clients to understand and take action on. As a result, your client satisfaction scores make you proud. Pace should not scare you. We also have a healthy dose of fun. Not only can you find a career here but friendships that last in a company that values inclusion.

What you'll do: Responsibilities

What you can expect on a typical day:

Processing of payrolls which entails payroll preparation, interpreting and applying statutory changes / requirements and maintaining the payroll system.

Ensuring Compliance which requires contributing to the improvement of internal systems and processes, implementing payroll best practices, and mitigating potential risks to clients.

Contributing to Financial Performance of the company through brand building which requires creating a pleasing customer experience through efficient and effective service delivery.

Building and Maintaining Client Relationships by treating the client with respect and professionalism.

RequirementsTO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
Qualifications:
A diploma / degree in commerce / human resources or any related qualification/experience.

Experience:
3 - 5 years payroll experience or experience as an HRIS practitioner with payroll systems experience (Sage300 and/or Premier)
Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge:
Knowledge of SA payroll tax legislation
Basic Knowledge of SA labour legislation

Attributes:
Ability to work on your own - taking ownership
Ability to work under pressure

Bonus points for these:
Experience in Payroll Outsourcing environment will be advantageousKnowledge of other African countries payroll tax legislation will be advantageous

Benefits
Our mandatory components in the CTC are medical aid and provident fund.

We also have a 5% provident fund over and above the CTC component.

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