SAGE VIP
Kashif Ismail
Payroll Admin
Centurion
Summary
Proven HR professional with a track record of enhancing payroll operations at Dynamic Bedding T/A (trading as) The Bed-Shop through expert Sage VIP knowledge and exceptional teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in employee satisfaction and retention by initiating diversity and inclusion programs. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and adept at fostering employee relations, consistently driving organizational success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Assistant
Dynamic Bedding T/A The Bedshop
Pretoria
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Ensured timely payment of employee wages by consistently meeting deadlines for payroll processing.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Maintained accurate records of employee hours, overtime, and leave balances for precise payroll calculations.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Assisted new hires with completing required forms for accurate setup in the payroll system from their first day onward.
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing efficient data entry and verification techniques.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations through thorough review and reconciliation procedures.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Enhanced teamwork within the department by contributing ideas during meetings and actively participating in group projects.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
HR Consultant
Isitshixo Business Solutions
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Improved workplace culture by initiating diversity and inclusion initiatives, resulting in higher employee satisfaction levels.
- Assessed employee engagement levels through surveys and focus groups, implementing actionable feedback for continuous improvement.
- Partnered with business leaders to align HR strategy with organizational goals, driving company growth and success.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Assessed client feedback and delivered information to management for corrective action.
Recruitment Administrator
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
01.1995 - 10.2016
- Established strong relationships with external recruiting partners, expanding the talent pool and improving time-to-fill rates.
- Developed diversity-focused recruitment strategies in alignment with company goals and values, fostering an inclusive workplace environment.
- Assisted in developing recruitment budget plans, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effective strategies were employed.
- Implemented pre-employment screenings such as background checks or assessments to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop clear job descriptions, ensuring accurate representation of required skills and qualifications.
- Managed onboarding process for new hires, providing comprehensive training materials and resources for successful integration into the company culture.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting, Pakistan
University of Karachi
Karachi 04.2001 -
Skills
Payroll Software Knowledge
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Maintaining files
Employee Relations
Payroll Deductions
Producing reports
Report Writing
Payroll Processing
Compiling Data
Benefits Administration
Overtime Calculation
Payroll Adjustments
Payroll Auditing
Year-end reporting
Wage Verification
Checking time cards
Investigating discrepancies
Reviewing data
Sage VIP expertise
Team Player
Software
EXCEL
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
Certification
Certified HR And PAYROLL, SAGE- MAY 2017 TO SEPTEMBER 2017
Timeline
Payroll Assistant
Dynamic Bedding T/A The Bedshop
02.2023 - Current
HR Consultant
Isitshixo Business Solutions
05.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting, Pakistan
University of Karachi
04.2001 -
Recruitment Administrator
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
01.1995 - 10.2016
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