Junior Payroll Officer at Hollywoodbets

Job Description

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Junior Payroll Officer to be based in Umhlanga. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial administration of the company’s payroll system whilst maintaining strict confidentiality standards. Administers and maintains the Payroll System to ensure all Engagements, Movements and Terminations with applicable documents are integrated correctly from the HR System.  Responsible for timely and accurate delivery of payroll and internal customer service, including recordkeeping and reporting. Provides accounting and project management support to Finance.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.
You Bring:

• 5 years’ experience in a payroll related position.

A Bonus to have:

• Degree/Diploma

What You’ll do for the Brand:

• Engagements - Ensure all new engagements recurring financials are added onto the recurring payslip including provident fund where applicable and ensure leave scheme accruals are correct.
• Movements – Global Transfers – ensure payslips and leave schemes, balances and future dated leave applications are transferred to the new profile.
• Movements – transfer changes i.e. salary changes/promotions or additional allowances has been updated on the payroll system.
• Terminations – Leave balances are updated before processing leave encashment.
• Applicable Custom Forms on the Payroll System is executed for Engagements, Movements and terminations to ensure all checks are done.
• Checking of transactions uploaded by the time and attendance officers.
• Checking of subsistence claim forms to payslips to ensure correct allocations.
• Assist with preparing spreadsheets, consolidated payroll packs and related checks where required.
• Assist with processing, reconciliations and reporting as required.
• All internal customer queries to be logged and resolved within 24 hours.
• Assisting with Payroll Support Administrator duties where required.
• All integration errors, quality issues, or deadlines not met are logged on the Quality Alert Tracker on MS Teams and to follow through with resolution.
• Apply the internal customer experience payroll training when dealing with your internal customers.
• Adhere to all Payroll deadlines daily/weekly and monthly basis.
• Keep abreast of all changes within the payroll department.
• Live and apply the Hollywood Group values.
• Confidentiality of all Payroll information is to be maintained at all times.
• General admin duties and reporting as required.
• Additional Adhoc functions may be required.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Accountability
• Deadline driven
• Strong planning and high level of prioritizing.
• Open and clear communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Customer care and service excellence.
• Strong reporting skills
• Great Business acumen