Senior Payroll Administrator Responsibilities Coordinate payroll activities, including payroll processing, ensuring appropriate levels of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail. Ensure compliance with appropriate legislation, regulations, and the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI). Coordinate and prepare payments for all statutory and non-statutory deductions and contributions at month-end, such as: Garnishees Medical Aid Bargaining Council Provident Fund Process leave applications and escalate any sick leave or absenteeism concerns to the Group Payroll Manager. Provide payroll advice, guidance, and support to the Group. Assist external auditors with annual auditing of the payroll system. Produce ad hoc reports, including: Payroll processing reports Leave reports Overtime reports Monthly journals Month-end reports Assist with the monthly submission and reconciliation to the NBCRFLI. Support the Wages Department with processing of monthly and weekly wages. Process terminations and onboarding of new staff on a monthly basis, managing a high volume of terminations and new appointments. Interpersonal Skills and Experience Experience leading and coordinating a payroll function within a large-scale organization. Ensure and maintain high levels of quality and accuracy in data entry. Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive payroll-related matters. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team with people from various cultural backgrounds. Understanding of NBCRFLI Main Collective Agreement. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Wholesale and Retail Sector regulations. Unemployment Act. Minimum of 5 years of experience using the Sage HR Premier system. Matric qualification required. Excellent Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables Formulas Strong analytical and numeracy skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr