Payroll Administrator CV Example

A sample structure for payroll administrators: headcount, payroll software, PAYE, UIF and SDL, EMP201 and EMP501 submissions, and accuracy.

Profile

Payroll administrator with five years running monthly and weekly payrolls for up to 600 employees on Sage VIP. Handles PAYE, UIF and SDL, EMP201 and EMP501 submissions, IRP5 certificates and leave records.

Experience bullets

  • Ran payroll for 600 staff across three sites with no late salary payments in five years.
  • Submitted every EMP201 on time and both EMP501 reconciliations each year (interim and annual) with no SARS queries.
  • Cut overtime capture errors by moving paper time sheets onto the clocking system.
  • Answered about 40 payslip queries a week and explained deductions in plain language.

Skills

Sage VIP PayrollPAYEUIF and SDLEMP201 and EMP501IRP5 certificatesLeave administrationMicrosoft ExcelConfidentiality

Payroll is about accuracy and deadlines. Give your headcount, the payroll system you use and your record on SARS submissions.