Requirements<\/p>\n
Payroll Governance & Control<\/p>\n
\tOwn and oversee the full payroll lifecycle (weekly and monthly)
\n\tEnsure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all payroll inputs and outputs
\n\tEstablish and enforce payroll controls, processes, and deadlines
\n\tApprove and sign off payroll prior to payment release
\n\tMonthly 3rd Party Payments (Provident, Pension, Funeral, Emp201, UIF, Garnishees)
\n\tMonthly reconciliation of GL and TB accounts
\n\tEnsure confidentiality and security of payroll information<\/p>\n
Statutory Compliance & Risk Management<\/p>\n
\tEnsure full compliance with all legislative requirements (SARS, Department of Labour, etc.)
\n\tOversee submission of EMP201, EMP501, IRP5s, and other statutory returns
\n\tManage and resolve SARS queries, audits, and payroll-related investigations
\n\tEnsure correct implementation of deductions (garnishees, benefits, statutory obligations)
\n\tMonitor legislative changes and implement required updates\u00a0<\/p>\n
Payroll Operations & Systems<\/p>\n
\tOversee payroll systems (e.g., Sage 300 People) and time & attendance platforms
\n\tEnsure system optimisation, accuracy, and process efficiency
\n\tManage relationships with payroll service providers and system vendors
\n\tDrive continuous improvement initiatives within payroll processes
\n\tEnsure integrity of clocking, leave, and payroll data integration<\/p>\n
Financial & Analytical Oversight<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse payroll trends (overtime, wage variances, cost drivers)
\n\tReview and validate payroll-related financial reports and reconciliations
\n\tProcess monthly third-party payments (benefits, unions, garnishees, etc.)
\n\tProvide accurate payroll data for budgeting and forecasting
\n\tSupport audit requirements with accurate documentation and reporting<\/p>\n
\u00a0Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tAct as primary payroll contact for HR, Finance, and Operations
\n\tEngage with management on payroll risks, trends, and approvals
\n\tProvide guidance and training to line managers on payroll processes
\n\tEnsure clear communication regarding payroll deadlines and requirements<\/p>\n
Ad Hoc Duties<\/p>\n
\tPerform a quality check on all information received from HR
\n\tEnsure that all employment contracts are complete and accurate.\u00a0
\n\tSet and enforce payroll deadlines
\n\tOversee and sign off the effective running of the weekly and monthly payrolls
\n\tResolve escalated pay related issues
\n\tRun statutory report for annual submission for Employment Equity and Skills Development.
\n\tUpskill and educate line management on payroll processes
\n\tAdminister the Employee Self Service Portal
\n\tCalculate ad-hoc bonuses from wage negotiation
\n\tCalculate and track various wage employee incentives
\n\tCalculate and implement Annual Increases
\n\tLiaise with payroll services provider
\n\tResolve any Department of Labour queries that arise
\n\tProviding release files for payments
\n\tEnsure overtime is approvd by relevant managers<\/p>\n
People Management<\/p>\n
\tLead, develop, and manage the payroll team
\n\tEvaluate employee\u2019s performance based on deliverables and identify suitable training for employees
\n\tEnsure employees compliance with all applicable legislation as well as corporate and company procedures and policies
\n\tEnsure employees are trained and developed based on identified training needs Liaise with Training Department on all identified training gap
\n\tEnsure employees in the stores are trained in Finance procedures as identified
\n\tEnsure performance appraisals are conducted as per requirement
\n\tEnsure general discipline in the Department and ensure corrective action is taken on all misconduct incidents
\n\tAdhere to all HR policies, procedures and requirements to ensure sound people practices
\n\tMonitor team and employees moral and address any issues of concern
\n\tMotivate employee compliment<\/p>\n
Reporting & Compliance Monitoring<\/p>\n
\tProvide reports for payments and returns (e.g. union fees, provident fund, garnishee orders, group life cover etc.)
\n\tReport weekly on non-conforming clocking inaccuracies
\n\tReport weekly on categories of overtime.\u00a0 Analyse variances, highlight and attach supporting documentation
\n\tRun reports for contracts that are expiring and communication to HR and wages for resolution
\n\tGenerate ad hoc reports as requested
\n\tCarry out all agreed ad hoc assignments, tasks and projects as requested<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.kfc.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
alliancefoods.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n
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