Payroll Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking two experienced Payroll Officers to manage end-to-end payroll processing and administration. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution, maintaining payroll data integrity, supporting statutory compliance requirements, and providing payroll-related support to employees and stakeholders.

The ideal candidates must have strong hands-on experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP). Experience with SAP ECC Payroll will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for monthly payroll cycles.
• Validate payroll input data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, allowances, deductions, and benefits.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

SAP Payroll Administration

• Administer and maintain employee payroll records within SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
• Support payroll configuration updates, testing, and system enhancements where required.
• Maintain payroll master data and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Generate payroll reports and management information as required.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related legislation, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Process statutory deductions including PAYE, UIF, SDL, pension, medical aid, and other applicable deductions.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related reports and submissions.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.

Employee Support

• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and management.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and payment issues.
• Provide payroll guidance and support to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls.
• Participate in payroll system testing, upgrades, and implementation projects.
• Contribute to payroll process documentation and standardisation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Payroll Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years' payroll administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) (mandatory).
• Experience with SAP ECC Payroll.
• Experience processing payrolls in a medium to large organisation.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Required Skills

• SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
• SAP ECC Payroll
• End-to-end payroll processing
• Payroll reconciliations
• Payroll reporting
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• MS Excel proficiency
• Time management and organizational skills

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Proven experience working in SAP payroll environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Customer-focused with strong employee support and query resolution skills.
• Experience participating in payroll system enhancements, upgrades, or migration projects is advantageous.