Leona Williams

Certified Payroll Practitioner with 20+ years’ experience managing high-volume, complex payrolls across FMCG, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and outsourced environments. Proven expertise in Sage VIP Premier, Sage 300 People, ERS Biometrics, and statutory compliance. Highly experienced in unionised workforces, shift patterns, overtime, allowances, garnishees, UIF, SARS submissions, and payroll audits.

Recognised for accuracy under pressure, strong Excel capability, and the ability to support both operations and management in fast-paced environments.

Payroll Officer at Pepkor Payments and Lending (Pepkor Group) (2020-07 – Present)

• Process monthly payroll using Sage 300 People integrated with ERS Biometrics
• Manage overtime, shift allowances, transport deductions, leave, maternity, and savings schemes
• Maintain employee data, grades, and benefits within payroll and HRIS systems
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and statutory submissions
• Ensure ongoing compliance with BCEA, UIF, and SARS requirements
• Produce payroll reports for management and audit purposes
• Resolve payroll queries accurately within strict deadlines

Payroll Administrator at Forever New South Africa (2019-08 – 2020-06)

• Full payroll processing on Sage 300 People
• Import and validate additional hours from ERS Biometrics
• Managed onboarding, terminations, and contract administration
• Reconciled statutory deductions and third-party payments
• Controlled timesheets, incentives, overtime, and garnishees

HR & Payroll Officer at Amaro Foods (Libstar Group – FMCG) (2019-02 – 2019-08)

• End-to-end payroll processing using Sage 300 People & ESS
• Managed time and attendance accuracy and corrections
• Supervised a Payroll Clerk
• Performed month-end payroll reconciliations
• Administered unions, provident fund, garnishees, and statutory deductions
• Supported line management on HR and payroll matters
• Assisted with disciplinary processes and Employment Equity activities

Payroll Administrator – Sage VIP Premier at Tourvest Restaurants & Taverns (Tourvest Group) (2014-05 – 2019-01)

Managed VIP Premier payroll integrated with ERS Biometrics

• Supervised Payroll Assistants
• Administered payroll for multi-site hospitality operations
• Processed EFT payments, ACB files, contracts, and reports
• Managed medical aid, provident fund, garnishees, and salary increases
• Ensured full compliance with BCEA, UIF, and SARS
• Liaised with labour consultants and legal advisors

Wage Administrator – Sage VIP Premier at Gulf Contract Labour (2009-01 – 2014-03)

Processed payroll for ±1,500 employees

• Managed manual and automated time & attendance
• Calculated leave pay, maternity benefits, IOD & WCA
• Administered unions, garnishees, loans, and statutory deductions
• Produced payroll reports and client invoices, Performed complex back-pay calculations using Excel

Payroll Clerk / Wage Administrator at CPI Services Outsourcing (2003 – 2008)

Earlier Payroll Roles (2003 – 2008). Full payroll processing, statutory compliance, leave administration, IRP5s, reporting, and HR administration across multiple industries.

Payroll Clerk / Wage Administrator at Bowler Metcalf (Pty) Ltd (2003 – 2008)

Earlier Payroll Roles (2003 – 2008). Full payroll processing, statutory compliance, leave administration, IRP5s, reporting, and HR administration across multiple industries.

Payroll Clerk / Wage Administrator at Marpro Trawling (2003 – 2008)

Earlier Payroll Roles (2003 – 2008). Full payroll processing, statutory compliance, leave administration, IRP5s, reporting, and HR administration across multiple industries.

Payroll Clerk / Wage Administrator at Privest Outsourcing (Naval Dockyard) (2003 – 2008)

Earlier Payroll Roles (2003 – 2008). Full payroll processing, statutory compliance, leave administration, IRP5s, reporting, and HR administration across multiple industries.

Payroll Administration Diploma (NQF 5) – Payroll Education (Pty) Ltd