Wage Administrator

Red Ember is seeking a Wage Administrator to join our client’s team in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa. The Wage Administrator will be responsible for ensuring accuracy across all wage-related activities and performing administrative functions related to payroll and employee data.

Requirements

• Capture and process new appointments, promotions, demotions, and terminations timeously and accurately
• Manage, maintain, and update payroll and employee-related data
• Handle all employee payroll, biographical, and pay-related queries
• Ensure payroll and Time & Attendance tasks are completed within agreed timelines
• Prepare and submit payroll reports and payroll sheets to Finance and relevant departments
• Produce monthly wage cost reports for P&L forecast and finance meetings
• Report wage discrepancies identified on dummy payslips to management
• Issue UI19 forms and certificates of service to terminated employees after final payment
• Submit Provident Fund withdrawal applications to NBC for terminated employees
• Conduct employment confirmations with external parties
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee files and ensure confidentiality of payroll information
• Ensure payroll processing complies with company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
• Provide financial interpretation relating to employee benefits, leave, time management, and remuneration
• Support management with payroll-related tasks, reports, and ad hoc queries

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance