WINNIE MAHUNDI
HARARE
Summary
Dynamic Payroll Administrator with extensive experience at Verify Engineering Pvt Ltd, adept at processing payroll for over 500 employees while ensuring compliance with regulations. Proven problem-solving skills and proficiency in payroll systems led to streamlined processes and enhanced accuracy. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and fostering effective communication with stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Administrator
Verify Engineering
11.2021 - Current
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees using ADP Workforce Now system.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state payroll regulations to mitigate risks.
- Resolved employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies and adjustments efficiently.
- Coordinated time entry approvals to maintain accuracy in payroll processing.
- Planning and scheduling payroll systems updates and modifications, liaising with stakeholders while ensuring alignment to the department’s plan.
• Overseeing and reviewing payroll audit process and identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies controls or compliance concerns.
• Preparation and sorting of all payroll input and ensure accurate and timeous payroll processing.
• Ensuring that the required standard of payroll processing is procedurally adhered to in line with the Authority ‘s Human Resources Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensuring that all staff salaries are paid on or before the 22nd of every month.
• Ensuring that all payslips are timeously prepared and distributed to all employees. This is to ensure each employee checks the figures for correctness.
Senior Payroll Officer
Farmgate World Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Handling all salary queries with banks and other payroll related employee queries advising them all on all payroll related issues.
• Ensuring that all statutory payments are processed and submitted on time and be the first port of call to liaise with relevant bodies on the same.
• Administering the payment of medical aid, pension, and funeral contributions as specified in terms of the employee’s contract of employment.
• Preparing statements of withdrawal from the Pension Fund and ensuring that the payroll is updated on the death, dismissal, retirement of any employee.
• Preparing variable data for example cash in lieu of leave and any other allowances that do not form part of the permanent data such as basic salary, transport, education, and overtime allowance. The Payroll Administrator must ensure that these are correct for the right amounts to be paid out.
• Ensuring all payroll records are maintained, filed, and updated. The information should always be readily available for audit and future reference purposes.
• Timeously prepare all monthly payroll data and reports. - Oversaw payroll processing for 500+ employees, ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
- Led implementation of new payroll software, enhancing data accuracy and processing efficiency.
- Mentored junior payroll staff, providing training on best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Streamlined payroll reconciliation processes, reducing discrepancies by implementing automated checks.
Education
Payroll Management
Payspace University
South Africa08-2023
BBA - Human Resources Management
Bindura University
Bindura, Zimbabwe08-2018
Skills
- Proficiency in the use of computerised payroll systems
- Accurate reports preparation
- Problem Solving skills
- High-level of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Acts, regulation, policies and agreements relating to payrolls
- Ability to interact, negotiate (where applicable) and achieve targets
Additional Information
Reference List
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Timeline
Payroll Administrator
Verify Engineering
11.2021 - Current
Senior Payroll Officer
Farmgate World Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 10.2021
Payroll Management
Payspace University
BBA - Human Resources Management
Bindura University