End-To-End Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Sarao; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarao is seeking an HR Administrator with Payroll and Benefits specialization in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with South African regulations.

The successful candidate will handle payroll records, data changes, and confidential information with precision and integrity. Ideal for an experienced administrator who understands payroll systems and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Maintains payroll records and processes employee data changes.
• Ensures compliance with South African payroll legislation.
• Manages employee benefits programs including medical aid and retirement funds.
• Generates payroll and benefits reports for management and finance.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and in line with policies and SA law.
• Maintain and update employee data in HRIS and payroll system.
• Administer benefits programs and liaise with providers.
• Process new hires, terminations, and data changes with proper documentation.
• Respond to payroll and benefits queries from employees in a professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory payroll requirements.
• Generate routine payroll and benefits reports for management.
• Assist with reconciliation of payroll and benefit accounts.
• Support HR team with general admin tasks as needed.
• Keep employee information confidential at all times.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS data management

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Data confidentiality

Job description

HR Administrator - Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Our client, a respected organization operating in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented HR Administrator with a specialization in Payroll and Benefits administration. This critical role ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll and the effective management of employee benefits programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining payroll records, processing employee data changes, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to contribute to the smooth functioning of the HR department in Pretoria. We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of payroll systems and South African labor regulations related to compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional accuracy and a commitment to confidentiality.

About the Role

Our client, a respected organization operating in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented HR Administrator with a specialization in Payroll and Benefits administration. This critical role ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll and the effective management of employee benefits programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining payroll records, processing employee data changes, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to contribute to the smooth functioning of the HR department in Pretoria. We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of payroll systems and South African labor regulations related to compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional accuracy and a commitment to confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Process the monthly payroll accurately and efficiently for all employees in accordance with company policies and South African legislation.
• Manage employee data in the HRIS and payroll system, ensuring accuracy of personal information, salary details, and deductions.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical aid, retirement funds, and group insurance, liaising with benefit providers.
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee data changes, ensuring all necessary documentation is received and processed correctly.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, payslips, and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and statutory requirements related to payroll and benefits.
• Generate regular payroll and benefits reports for management and finance departments.
• Assist with the reconciliation of payroll and benefit accounts.
• Support the HR team with general administrative tasks as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all employee and payroll information.