HR Administrator: Payroll, Onboarding & Records

Placements24; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous HR Administrator to join the team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on maintaining accurate HR records, administering payroll and benefits, and supporting recruitment and onboarding in a professional office setting.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of admin experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. South African labour law knowledge is advantageous for this position.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of administrative experience, HR experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of HRIS software is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• South African labour law knowledge is beneficial.
• Payroll/Benefits administration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS.
• Assist with payroll and benefits administration.
• Support end-to-end recruitment: schedule interviews, post vacancies, manage communications.
• Prepare HR documents: contracts, offer letters, termination documents.
• Manage onboarding for new employees.
• Serve as first point of contact for HR policy questions.
• Coordinate and administer training programs.
• Organise HR filing systems (physical and digital).
• Support managers with ad-hoc tasks and projects.
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion

Collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HR / Business Administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous HR Administrator to join the team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on maintaining accurate HR records, administering payroll and benefits, and supporting recruitment and onboarding in a professional office setting.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of admin experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. South African labour law knowledge is advantageous for this position.