Introduction We are looking to recruit a Payroll Supervisor to work within the Group Compensation and Benefits department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Group Compensation Executive
Job purpose
To assume responsibility for the payroll department, including all associated activities in order to deliver a value adding, efficient and customer focused payroll service to the business that fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Objectives

• To ensure that all payroll functions in a particular area are done accurately, on time and in accordance with payroll procedures, company policies and legislative requirement
• To ensure that relevant legislative requirements (e.g. tax returns) are executed accurately and on time
• To ensure accurate processing of employee entitlements and statutory deductions e.g. tax, pension, medical aid contributions
• To effectively carry out reconciliations and audits, as and when required
• To ensure that employee records in a particular area are safe, secure, accurate and updated
• To ensure accurate reporting as and when required
• To ensure timely and accurate response to internal and external customer queries
• To ensure effective people management and development in particular area

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification essential
• 3-5 years' payroll supervisory experience
• Experience working in a large complex payroll department
• Exposure to an HR Administration system
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially in an environment which includes extensive co-operation with human resources departments
• Excellent MS skills - Excel advanced required

Job related knowledge:

• Knowledge of tax, UIF and all relevant remuneration regulations
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Knowledge of relevant funds (medical aid, retirements, pension, provident)
• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
• Knowledge of corporate business structures
• Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System
• In depth knowledge of all payroll related taxes (PAYE, SITE, and VAT)

Skills and abilities

• Ability to multi task and manage high volumes of work
• Consultative skills
• Communication
• § Numeracy
• Attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Service centric
• Business acumen

Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks