Payroll & HR Admin Specialist (Hybrid)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Provident fund

Medical aid contributions

Hybrid work model

Training in payroll/HR systems

Direct impact on compensation

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing an HR Administrator for a manufacturing client in Paarl, Western Cape, hybrid role focused on payroll processing. You will work with the HR Manager and finance to ensure accurate payroll, employee data, and benefits support.

Ideal candidate has a matric with payroll/HR qualification, 2-4 years HR admin payroll experience, knowledge of SA payroll legislation, and proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate with a relevant payroll or HR qualification/certificate.
• 2-4 years of experience in HR administration, with a significant focus on payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation, including BCEA, UI Contributions Act, and PAYE.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.
• Experience with an HRIS system is highly desirable.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, balancing office and remote duties.

Responsibilities

• Process the full payroll cycle accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage employee data and records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality within the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Calculate and process employee deductions, benefits, and statutory contributions.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, deductions, and payslips.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and statutory bodies.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all payroll-related documentation is completed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax laws.
• Assist the HR team with general administrative tasks and ad-hoc projects.
• Ensure the integrity and security of all payroll and employee data.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

MS Excel

HRIS

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Matric certificate with payroll/HR qualification

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS system

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing an HR Administrator for a manufacturing client in Paarl, Western Cape, hybrid role focused on payroll processing. You will work with the HR Manager and finance to ensure accurate payroll, employee data, and benefits support.

Ideal candidate has a matric with payroll/HR qualification, 2-4 years HR admin payroll experience, knowledge of SA payroll legislation, and proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.