Sage Is Recruiting: Payroll Intern – South Africa ( Hybrid)

Hourly HitsMarch 24, 2023

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Closing Date: Not Specified

Job Description

The Payroll Intern is responsible for researching, processing and responding in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner to moderate to complex (Tier 2) inquiries and transactions related to payroll policies, processes and programs. The Payroll Specialist will be expected to execute Payroll related service requests set by the COE or PBPs as well as answer escalated complex colleague queries on payroll matters such as tax, leave and national insurance or social security. This also includes responsibility for processing group changes as well as always ensuring compliance with Data Privacy and Data Protection Guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical expertise on payroll processes and legislations in accordance with policies and guidelines, ensuring compliance with legal and fiscal regulations.

• Full administration and processing Payroll for + – 1300 employee from start till end i.e.: (Salaries & Wages, Provident fund, Medical Aid and Rewards/Company benefits, etc.) W• Resolve complex queries which involve a detailed explanation of payroll related legislation, matters such as tax, leave and national insurance/social security to be answered by People• Execute Payroll related service requests set by the CoE, PBP team or Business.• processes and programs. I execute Payroll related service requests set by the various stake holder as well as answer escalated complex colleague queries on payroll matters such as tax, leave and processes and salary calculations.• Coordinate with Team Leader by providing “just in time” information regarding any People related issues such as observed patterns and trends that may be symptomatic of a transactional inefficiency or colleague relations issue.

• Work to meet expected payroll service levels and business performance goals.• Consistently support compliance and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting noncompliance, and adhering to country/local laws and regulations, and policies and procedures.• Participate in scheduled and ad hoc training in order to improve policy and process acumen.• Perform special payroll projects and related duties, and any other duties as assigned

Qualification and Experience Required:

• Payroll Processing qualification preferred or National Diploma HRM, HRD or Equivalent (Degree and above would be advantageous) Must be an NQF7

• Payroll certification a bonus

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