Payroll & HR Administrator

Reference:11427 AV
Consultant:Anneke Viviers
Job Description:

• Manage the full bi-weekly wage payroll process using Sage 300 Payroll.
• Process employee wages, overtime, leave, allowances and deductions.
• Reconcile payroll information and resolve discrepancies before submission.
• Manage employee time and attendance records using biometric systems.
• Investigate missing clockings, absenteeism and incorrect working hours.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and payroll documentation.
• Assist with employee onboarding, terminations, transfers and HR administration.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and month-end payroll-related payments.
• Handle employee queries, grievances and workplace concerns professionally.
• Support disciplinary hearings and employee relations processes.
• Liaise with supervisors, management, trade unions and shop stewards.
• Ensure compliance with payroll deadlines, company policies and labour requirements.

• Relevant qualification or experience in Payroll, Human Resources, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience processing bi-weekly wage payroll essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 300 Payroll essential.
• Experience with biometric or other time and attendance systems.
• ERS biometric system experience advantageous.
• Experience managing large employee and wage payrolls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Sound understanding of payroll processing and HR administration.
• Experience handling employee queries and difficult workplace situations.
• Trade union, shop steward and employee relations experience highly advantageous.
• Agricultural, farming, packhouse, production or labour-intensive industry experience advantageous.
• Experience with seasonal or casual workforce administration advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Assertive, professional and able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.