Senior Payroll & Benefits Officer - On-site Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented HR Officer to manage payroll and benefits administration for its Queenstown operations. The role is on-site and requires strong understanding of SA payroll regulations, VIP Payroll, Sage, and HRIS systems, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The candidate should have a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or HR and at least four years of payroll/benefits experience, ensuring timely processing and compliant reporting within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or HR.
• Minimum of 4 years payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll regulations (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Proficiency with VIP Payroll, Sage and HRIS systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll processing for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations and deductions.
• Administer employee benefits programs (medical aid, retirement funds).
• Maintain accurate payroll/benefits data in the HRIS.
• Respond to payroll and benefits queries professionally and timely.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations as required.
• Coordinate with external payroll providers and benefit administrators.
• Develop and implement payroll and benefits policies and procedures.
• Support HR audits related to payroll and benefits.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll information.

Skills

Payroll data accuracy

Analytical thinking

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's or National Diploma in Accounting/HR

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented HR Officer to manage payroll and benefits administration for its Queenstown operations. The role is on-site and requires strong understanding of SA payroll regulations, VIP Payroll, Sage, and HRIS systems, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The candidate should have a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or HR and at least four years of payroll/benefits experience, ensuring timely processing and compliant reporting within a