GEMS Vacancies 2025 – Payroll Specialist

Job Description:

The permanent position of Payroll Specialist is vacant. The Payroll Specialist will report directly to the Senior Manager: HR Operations and forms part of the Corporate Services Division. The position is based at Head Office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll audits.
• Statutory reporting: Submit UIF to Department of Labour and PAYE/SDL/UIF payment.
• Reconciliation of General Ledger regarding payroll transactions.
• Resolution of payroll related queries.
• Responsible for all aspects of payroll processing including; data entry of new hires, terminations, and employee updates, such as changes to pay rates, banking details changes, bonus payments etc.
• Management of GEMS Travel Management Function.
• Prepare monthly payroll run for submission and verification by SM HR Operations
• Online submission of Return of Earnings.
• Ensure HRIS system updates are managed timeously in collaboration with ICT.
• Online submission of Compensation of Occupational injuries (COID).
• Reporting, analysing and consolidation of reports for various Service Providers.
• Process payment for Employees and Board of Trustees payroll.
• Bi-Annual and Annual reconciliation and submission of EMP201/EMP501 (IRP5).
• EEA2/EE4 Annual Submission.
• Reconciliation of all 3rd party payments including but not limited to: Medical Aid, Provident Fund, SARS.
• Investigate and troubleshoot and resolve HRIS system challenges in collaboration with ICT.

Job Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of relevant Labour Legislation; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Labour Relations Act; Tax.
• Able to cope under pressure.
• Minimum of 5-8 years payroll calculation and processing experience in SAGE VIP Premier
• Expert knowledge of payroll including statutory requirements e.g tax and benefits.
• Proficient in SAGE VIP Premier VIP/300, MS Office, MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Extensive knowledge of South African payroll regulations and requirements.
• Ability to work independently, organize tasks efficiently and perform the audit function accurately.
• High level of integrity.
• MS Excel Advanced is a must.
• Degree/Diploma in Finance/ Payroll Administration/ Human Resource Management and/or Certified payroll practitioner (SAGE VIP/300 People/ESS).

Job Details:

Company: Government Employees Medical Scheme – GEMS

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Pretoria

Application Deadline: N/A

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