Junior Payroll Administrator Jobs at Mr Price Group offer an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised individual to join the Payroll team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will assist with payroll administration, employee data processing, Masterfile maintenance, reporting, and payroll queries while ensuring accuracy and meeting payroll deadlines.
Position Details
- Company: Mr Price Group
- Position: Junior Payroll Administrator
- Employment Type: 3 Month Fixed-Term Contract
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Department: Payroll
- Experience: 1–2 years’ payroll administration experience advantageous
- Qualification: NSC Matric Certificate
Minimum Requirements
- NSC Matric Certificate.
- 1 to 2 years’ experience in payroll administration will be advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work with confidential employee information.
- Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
Skills Required
- Basic knowledge of payroll administration processes.
- Accurate data capturing and record management skills.
- Good numerical and administrative abilities.
- Strong attention to detail when working with employee information.
- Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Good computer and data-processing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stores and employees.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling payroll information.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Onboard new store associates by exporting employee data from workflow systems to Oracle.
- Capture and process payroll-related information accurately and within payroll deadlines.
- Maintain payroll Masterfile records and conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy.
- Prepare and maintain payroll-related reports.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of payroll data within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Respond to telephonic payroll queries from associates.
- Provide timely and accurate resolutions to payroll-related queries.
- Liaise with stores and associates to clarify payroll information and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with payroll administration and related processes.
- Follow company payroll policies, procedures and deadlines.
- Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation.
- Support the Payroll team with general administrative duties when required.
Why Apply
- Gain valuable experience within the Payroll department of a leading South African retail group.
- Develop practical payroll administration and data management skills.
- Gain exposure to Oracle and payroll-related systems.
- Work in a fast-paced and professional environment.
- Opportunity to strengthen your administrative and payroll experience.
- Build valuable experience that can support future payroll and HR career opportunities.
Important Information
- This is a 3-month fixed-term contract.
- The position is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
- Applicants should ensure that their information and supporting documentation are accurate and up to date.
- Previous payroll administration experience will be advantageous but is not listed as an absolute requirement.
- Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements should apply.