Alan Platten

Alan Platten is an experienced payroll and administrative professional with a solid background in managing payroll systems and HR responsibilities across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Payroll Specialist at ADP since January 2025, Alan previously worked as a Payroll Officer at Masterparts (Pty) Ltd, overseeing payroll for 670 employees and engaging in comprehensive monthly reconciliations. From January 2019 to May 2022, Alan functioned as a Payroll Administrator at the College of Cape Town, supervising salary disbursements and managing payroll operations. Prior to that, Alan held the position of Branch Manager at Iron Mountain, where HR responsibilities were a key component, and earlier served in various administrative roles at Docufile, gaining experience in HR and payroll functions. Alan's technical competencies include advanced Excel skills, including Vlookups and PivotTables, along with adeptness in payroll software such as Sage People 300 and Sage VIP.