Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Requisition ID: 101198 

Job Category: Human Resources 

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

As part of our Shared Services group, comprised of Finance, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Commercial, Legal and Facilities, we support the business achieve their goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure delivery of services through the skills of our people, methodologies, and systems.
 

As the successful candidate, you will:  

• Prepare and administer multiple monthly payrolls across South Africa
• Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
• Supporting client and payroll employees with queries, system changes, business processes, etc.
• Run Payroll, postings, IRP5’s, reporting, payslips,
• Process new hires, terminations, leaves of absences and manually update as well as import changes in VIP premier
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
• Monitor the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations
• Analyze records to ensure our HR and Payroll systems match
• Calculate Pension and Benefits payment schedules for legislated and unlegislated leaves  
• Medical, pension and provident fund administration
• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act (COIDA) - managing and dealing with COIDA enquiries.
• Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll
• Process off-cycle payments as necessary
• Assist with external auditor requirements (as and when required)
• Other related duties and special projects, as assigned

You bring to the role: 

• Related Degree/diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5-10 years working on VIP
• Payroll end-to-end Officer/Administrator
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of relevant legal regulations
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Knowledge of audits, South Africa payroll legislation including pension and benefits programs
• A “work smart” team attitude
• Ideas to assist with streamlining our processes
• Adaptable to various tasks and able to handle multiple changing priorities
• Ability to resolve issues in a positive manner
• Proven understanding of confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy
• Strong administrative skills
• Completed course/s in VIP advantageous

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

In order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the Hatch HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the Hatch website: https://www.hatch.com/About-Us/Privacy-Statement-South-Africa, which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.

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