Administrative Assistant (Payroll Support) - ZR_2613_JOB

Seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Payroll department.

This role is currently administration-focused, with the opportunity to develop into a Payroll Administrator position in the future. Candidates with strong Excel skills and an interest in payroll administration will be highly regarded.

Administration:

• Provide general administrative support.
  
• Assist with the preparation and compilation of payroll reports.
  
• Maintain and update electronic records and documentation.
  
• Manage email correspondence and administrative tasks as required.
  
• Assist with various internal administration projects and support functions.
  
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of company data and records.
  

• Compile, update and distribute reports as required.
  
• Extract and analyse information using Microsoft Excel.
  
• Assist management with report preparation and data reconciliation.
  
• Generate ad hoc reports when requested.
  

• Assist with payroll-related administrative duties.
  
• Support the payroll function internally.
  
• Provide administrative assistance relating to employee information and payroll records.
  
• Opportunity to transition into a more dedicated payroll administration role over time.
  

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
  
• Previous administration experience.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  
• VLOOKUPs (advantage)
  
• Pivot Tables
  
• Formulas and data analysis
  
• Macros (highly advantageous)
  
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
  

• Sage 300 People experience.
  
• Previous payroll administration exposure.
  
• Experience with UI19 submissions and payroll reporting.
  
• Retail industry experience.
  

• Professional and reliable.
  
• Proactive and willing to learn.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills.
  
• Confidential and trustworthy.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Team player with a positive attitude.