Remote Senior HR Administrator — Nonprofit Payroll & Compliance

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Professional development via online |

Remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a reputable non-profit organization to recruit a Senior HR Administrator. The role focuses on streamlining HR processes, HRIS management, payroll input, and coordinating recruitment while ensuring compliance with labor laws in a remote setting across Queenstown and the Eastern Cape.

The ideal candidate has extensive HR admin experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, service-oriented approach to support the HR team and wider organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or ND in HRM or related field.
• 5–7+ years in a senior HR administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and HR compliance.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and recruitment coordination.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR administrative functions with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage HRIS data entry, updates, and reporting.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles.
• Administer payroll processing and liaise with providers.
• Serve as primary HR contact for policies and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with SA labor laws and non-profit regs.
• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Support HR initiatives and training coordination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes.

Skills

HRIS management

Payroll administration

Recruitment coordination

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in HR Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS software

Payroll software

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a reputable non-profit organization to recruit a Senior HR Administrator. The role focuses on streamlining HR processes, HRIS management, payroll input, and coordinating recruitment while ensuring compliance with labor laws in a remote setting across Queenstown and the Eastern Cape.

The ideal candidate has extensive HR admin experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, service-oriented approach to support the HR team and wider organization.