Reference: JHB007524-CW-1Distribution concern, based in the East of Johannesburg, is looking for a Junior Payroll Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to grow their career and their expertise. Please note that ONLY candidates who are IMMEDIATELY available will be considered due to this being a contract role for 3 months.
A payroll assistant provides administrative support in the payroll department. As a payroll assistant, your duties include entering payroll data and processing new hire paperwork. You will also be responsible for other HR related functions within the Department.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monthly payroll capture which includes variable earnings, pro-rata earnings, monthly deductions
Processing of staff movements (new engagements, promotions, terminations)
Linking employees to the necessary benefits (Provident fund and medical aid)
Ensure that all employees leave forms for annual/sick/family responsibility as well as unpaid leave are accurately captured and maintained on file
Ensure statutory deductions and 3rd party payments are correctly balanced and processed
Printing and distributing payslips
All Payroll Tax related SARS queries
MIBCO online returns
Preparation of monthly Headcount
Issuing and distributing of IRP5's
Creating employee files and keeping cabinets neat and orderly.
Accurate filing of HR/Payroll documents
Preparing and keeping company organogram (along with photographs) up to date
Process employee's payroll requests and provide relevant information
Department stationery orders
Assist HR Manager and Payroll Supervisor with various batch document printing, such as: envelopes
Assist with the co-ordination or co-ordinate HR projects, wellness days, meetings, and training
Assist with all MIBCO, BCEA, and all other payroll compliance audits
Shredding and archiving
Switchboard relief
Assisting with HR Audit every two years
Assisting with any Ad-hoc duties
Assist with the Social Club. Ensuring that stock is rotated, that is does not expire, that it is clean and following up that stock gets ordered timeously
Assisting with the ordering, packing and distribution of long service awards annually

SKILLS:Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situationsExceptional attention to detail and the ability to use logic and problem-solving skills to resolve issuesGood organisational, time management and multitasking skillsHonest and trustworthy - to handle all information with the utmost respect for confidentialityExcellent ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in EnglishMust have the ability to work independently and as part of a teamMaintains employee confidence and protects HR & Payroll operations by keeping information confidentialPayspace experience beneficialMIBCO experience beneficialProficiency in Microsoft OfficeQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 (Essential)
Minimum 3 years Payroll experience
Code 08 Drivers license and own transport

R13 000 - R15 000 - Monthly