Payroll Specialist
Description
Build your Career with an Industry Leader
Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants and hotels globally. We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis. It is our labels that identify, promote and help sell our customer’s products! With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.
The purpose of the Payroll specialist is ensuring that the monthly payrun is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with statutory regulations who can run the payroll function across multiple companies (approx. 400 employees, 3 companies in South Africa and oversee 3rd party processing payroll in Tanzania and Kenya).
The Role
In this exciting and varied role, you will:
- Administering, processing, capturing, and checking monthly payrolls
- Integrate with the finance team where required for monthly and ad-hoc reporting purposes
- Liaison with management and staff regarding pay queries
- Payment and reconciliation of overtime, travel, and other allowances
- Assistance with SARS eFiling, UIF, EMP201 & EMP501 returns
- Maintaining the structure and integrity of the payroll system
- Ensure maintenance of staff records including archiving and filing
- Oversee and check 3rd party payroll in Tanzania and Kenya
The Person
To succeed in this role you will:
- Matric (essential)
- A payroll diploma / degree or certified qualification (preferred)
- A national diploma in Human Resources Management or in Accounting / Finance or related field, would be advantageous.
- Certification in Payroll (e.g.Certified Payroll Professional, CPP)
- Experience with payroll processing
- Basic Knowledge of labour laws and regulations
- Proven experience as a payroll administrator or in a similar role
- Proficiency with payroll software and MS Office, particularly Excel
- Proficiency with Sage Payroll Professional (Premier)
- Strong understanding of payroll procedures, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- High integrity and sensitivity to confidential information
Why Multi-Color?
- You will work in our modern manufacturing facilities, at the cutting-edge of production-environment innovation; we challenge the status quo and are transforming operations every day.
- You will gain experience in a fast-paced environment, with an ambitious team; we look forwards and continuously improve to be the best we can; we have a strong drive for results.
- You will be part of a team that shares our values of integrity; passion, perseverance, creativity and achievement; we value, respect and champion diversity.
- You will be joining a global and diverse organization that collaborates effectively to find optimal solutions; we focus on our customers and work with them on every step of their journey with us.
- You will be part of a team that strives for global sustainability, playing our part in making the world a better place for future generations
Diversity & Inclusion
At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued and empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We consider our people our best asset and understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.
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