HR Administrator & Payroll Expert (Cape Town)

Neo Brokers (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Broad HR exposure

Collaborative team environment

Hands-on recruitment and payroll

Job summary

Neo Brokers is seeking an HR Administrator to join the People Management Team in Cape Town. You will support day-to-day HR operations, maintain records, coordinate recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance tasks while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires 2–3 years of HR admin experience, relevant HR qualifications or ongoing studies, and proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, HRIS, and payroll systems.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years HR Administration experience.
• Relevant HR qualification or currently studying towards a qualification in Human Resources (advantageous).
• Previous Payroll experience, capturing payroll information, submissions etc (Previous Simple Pay exp preferred).
• Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (advantageous).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide general HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
• Screen and review CVs against job requirements.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.
• Conduct reference and background checks where required.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, appointment letters, and other HR documentation.
• Facilitate employee onboarding and induction processes.
• Maintain and update employee records, personnel files, and HR databases.
• Manage probation tracking and coordinate probation reviews.
• Assist with payroll administration and monthly payroll input submissions.
• Administer employee leave records and attendance tracking.
• Manage and maintain the HR calendar, including training, recruitment, and employee review schedules.
• Respond to employee HR-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Track and manage office equipment, assets, and employee allocations.
• Coordinate HR initiatives, projects, and employee engagement activities.
• Assist with Employment Equity, BBBEE, and Skills Development administrative requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labour legislation, and POPIA requirements.
• Prepare HR reports, statistics, and management information as required.
• Ensure all HR documentation is accurate, compliant, and up to date.
• Assist with HR audits and compliance reviews.
• Perform any other HR-related duties reasonably required by management.

Skills

HR Administration

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HRIS

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

HR qualification or currently studying toward HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Simple Pay

Job description

Neo Brokers is seeking an HR Administrator to join the People Management Team in Cape Town. You will support day-to-day HR operations, maintain records, coordinate recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance tasks while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires 2–3 years of HR admin experience, relevant HR qualifications or ongoing studies, and proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, HRIS, and payroll systems.