HR Practitioner: Payroll and Remuneration

at  Datafin IT Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

A dynamic provider of cost-effective and innovative business solutions based in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a HR Practitioner to handle the end-to-end payroll and remuneration management activities (including employee benefits, Sage 300 People systems, Remchannel, and Remeasure, as well as reporting) at the company. This individual will also support the implementation of smart people management practices, fostering employee engagement, and supporting organizational health at the company. Additionally, they will be responsible for serving as a trusted partner on all people-related matters for both employees and managers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a Human Resources qualification is a requirement.
• 5 years relevant payroll and remuneration experience is required, of which at least 2 years must be at a Practitioner/ Officer level.
• Proven track record working on the Sage 300 People HR, Payroll and Self-service systems is required.
• Proven success working with statutory reporting, budgets and employee tax, UIF and SDL is required.
• Proven track record of sustained high performance is required.
• BCEA, LRA, OHS and related labour legislation knowledge and application is required.
• Knowledge of payroll related financial concepts is required.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Payroll and Remuneration
• Manage the end-to-end Payroll and Remuneration process, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Compile and timeously submit all payroll and remuneration reports required to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Proactively provide value adding input on the remuneration management process through the compilation and analysis of worksheets and reports.
• Responsible for the annual pay scales process, ensuring these are updated, accurate and applied accordingly.
• Responsible for administering the company’s annual and ad-hoc remuneration review and incentive scheme processes, (timelines, guidelines, data etc.).
• Prepare and submit remuneration data and comparatives to guide decision making.
• Ensure approval prior to processing payroll and all related documentation is received.
• Own and resolve remuneration queries.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders regarding input into the budget and audit processes.
• Effectively manage change and communication.
• Sage 300 People systems
• Ensure the efficient, effective and optimal use of the Sage 300 People Payroll, HR and ESS systems by all stakeholders (HR, Managers and Employees).
• Responsible for the maintenance, updating and implementation of enhancements to the Sage 300 People Payroll, HR and ESS systems.
• Accountable for the quality of the data on the system.
• Research opportunities to optimise the system/s to align to the company’s digitalisation strategy
• Accountable for responding appropriately to queries received and escalating when required.
• Accountable for training users on the system/s as required.
• Effectively manage change and communication.