HR Administrator & Payroll Specialist

Placements24; Watnall; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24, a growing retail-oriented firm, is seeking an organized HR Administrator & Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and HR records. The role covers the full employee lifecycle, with a hybrid work arrangement in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

You will handle payroll accuracy, maintain HRIS data, prepare contracts, and support onboarding and offboarding while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of HR administration and payroll experience.
• Proficiency with payroll software and MS Office.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee data in HRIS and ensure records are up to date.
• Prepare contracts and offer letters.
• Administer benefits programs and inquiries.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS management

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Matriculation or equivalent

HR or payroll qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Payroll software

MS Office Suite

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing retail chain with headquarters in Kimberley , is seeking an organized and detail-oriented HR Administrator & Payroll Specialist. This role is fundamental to the smooth functioning of the HR department, ensuring accurate payroll processing and efficient administration of HR records and processes. You will be responsible for managing the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, processing payroll accurately and on time, and maintaining HR information systems. This position offers a great opportunity to gain broad HR experience in a supportive environment, with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
• Manage employee data in the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records for onboarding, status changes, and terminations.
• Prepare and issue employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and inquiries.
• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding processes for new and departing employees.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, benefits, and HR policies.
• Maintain filing systems, both physical and digital, ensuring easy access to HR information.
• Assist with HR reporting, generating standard reports from the HRIS as required.
• Support the HR team with ad-hoc administrative tasks and projects.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of all HR and payroll information.

Requirements

• Matriculation or equivalent qualification required; a relevant HR or Payroll qualification is advantageous.
• 2-3 years of experience in HR administration and/or payroll processing.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of South African payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with an HRIS system is essential.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive annual salary of ZAR , based on experience and qualifications.

• The benefits package includes access to a medical aid plan, a provident fund, and paid annual leave.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development within the HR field are provided.
• This hybrid role offers a blend of remote work flexibility and in-office collaboration, based in Kimberley .