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Wage Administrator, Germiston

-26.2294 28.1806
Germiston, South Africa
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Description

Red Ember is seeking a Wage Administrator, based in Germiston, Gauteng, to join our client’s team.

The Wage Administrator will be responsible for ensuring accuracy across all wage-related activities by performing the full administrative function of the wage payroll. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely payment of all employees in compliance with defined service level agreements as well as legislative and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

Capture and process new appointments, promotions, demotions, and terminations timeously and accurately
Manage, maintain, and update payroll and employee-related data
Handle all employee payroll, biographical, and pay-related queries
Ensure payroll and Time & Attendance tasks are completed within agreed timelines
Prepare and submit payroll reports and payroll sheets to Finance and relevant departments
Produce monthly wage cost reports for P&L forecast and finance meetings
Report wage discrepancies identified on dummy payslips to management
Issue UI19 forms and certificates of service to terminated employees after final payment
Submit Provident Fund withdrawal applications to NBC for terminated employees
Conduct employment confirmations with external parties
Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee files and ensure confidentiality of payroll information
Ensure payroll processing complies with company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
Provide financial interpretation relating to employee benefits, leave, time management, and remuneration
Support management with payroll-related tasks, reports, and ad hoc queries

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accurate and on-time submission of payroll reports and wage sheets
Timely completion of payroll changes (appointments, promotions, terminations, etc.)
Successful delivery of monthly wage cost reports for forecasting and P&L meetings
Compliance with payroll legislation, company policies, and audit requirements
Resolution of payroll and employee queries within agreed turnaround times
Accuracy of payroll data and minimal payroll discrepancies
Maintenance of complete, confidential, and up-to-date employee files
Effective communication and support provided to management and finance teams

Requirements

Education & Qualifications