Senior Officer - Cape Town, South Africa - Tower Group

Tower Group

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Our client within the public sector is seeking to employ a qualified
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Senior Officer:
People Management__ _(_responsible for employee remuneration and benefit administration_).

_ A little about the client_

The People Management tribe are a team of focused professionals who provide the full range of people management services to the organisation.

Every member of their tribe has strong work ethic and a positive "can-do" attitude, enabling to ultimately deliver service excellence.

The client does this while being mindful that work is a part of who they are, not who they are.

To this end, they offer a hybrid working environment that allows for work/life integration.

The
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Senior Officer:

People Management__ _is responsible for ensuring the correct payment and administration of employee remuneration and benefits, including leave management.

This role supports the operation of the WCPP by contributing to the delivery of the People Management strategic and operational plans, working closely with the People Management team and other units/Directorates within WCPP.

- employee remuneration and benefit administration;
- leave management;
- compliance and statutory and regulatory reporting;

The role reports to the
_Manager: People Management_ and has overall responsibility for the end-to-end payroll and remuneration management activities as well as associated compliance and statutory reporting.

_ Core responsibilities are:
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_Payroll and Remuneration_

Manage the endtoend Payroll and Remuneration process, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Carry out checks and balances on all payroll and remuneration reports required to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Proactively provide value adding input on the remuneration management process through the compilation and analysis of worksheets and reports.
Responsible for the annual updating of pay scales and ensuring these are updated, accurate and applied accordingly.
Responsible for administering the annual and adhoc remuneration review processes, (timelines, guidelines, data etc.).
Prepare and submit remuneration data and comparatives to guide decision making.
Ensure approval prior to processing payroll and all related documentation is received.
Own and resolve remuneration queries.
Collaborate with various stakeholders regarding input into audit processes.
Effectively manage change and communication.

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_Sage 300 People systems_

Ensure the efficient, effective and optimal use of the Sage 300 People Payroll, HR and ESS systems by all relevant stakeholders (People Management, Managers and Employees).
Accountable for the quality of the data on the system.
Research opportunities to optimise the system/s to align to the organisation's digitalisation strategy.
Accountable for responding appropriately to queries received and escalating when required.
Effectively manage change and communication.

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_People Management _

Supervision of two subordinates at B and C band levels.
Providing input into the development and implementation of People Management Policies and processes related, but not limited to, remuneration, benefit administration and labour relations matters
Advising and guiding employees and managers in the consistent implementation of these.
Assist in the implementation of People Management Strategic and operational plans for WCPP in relation to employee remuneration and
Performance management of subordinates through a coaching and mentoring approach.
Provide input into IYM and annual budget of HR and assist with completion and submission as and when necessary.

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_Organisational development _

Partner with business leaders and other support functions to maintain a highly motivated and engaged workforce.
Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and the timely submission thereof.
Develop appropriate and applicable People Management metrics to analyse and monitor People Management trends within WCPP.
Assist with employee orientation, development, and training.
Responsible for the implementation of People Management programs and projects.

_Requirements_

B Com (HR Management) as a minimum. HR related/relevant post graduate studies/qualifications will be an added advantage.

years' experience proven experience in supervising a team of 2 or more people.

Proven track record working on the Sage 300 People HR, Payroll and Selfservice systems is required.
Proven success working with statutory reporting, budgets and employee tax, and UIF is required.
Proven track record of sustained high performance is required.
Knowledge of payrollrelated financial concepts is required.
Must be proficient with MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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