HR Administrator - Payroll Focus

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Provident fund

Medical aid contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a dynamic manufacturing company in Paarl, Western Cape, seeking an HR Administrator with a payroll focus. The role blends office duties with remote work flexibility, reporting to the HR Manager and finance to maintain payroll integrity.

The successful candidate will handle end-to-end payroll, maintain employee records, and support benefits administration while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with SA payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Matric with payroll or HR qualification.
• 2–4 years HR administration experience with payroll focus.
• Knowledge of SA payroll legislation (BCEA, UI Contributions Act, PAYE).

Responsibilities

• Process full payroll cycle accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage employee data and records in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Calculate and process deductions, benefits, and statutory contributions.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees.
• Assist with administration of employee benefits programs.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and statutory bodies.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll.
• Maintain knowledge of SA payroll legislation and tax laws.
• Ensure security and integrity of payroll data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Matric with payroll/HR qualification

Tools

Payroll software

MS Excel

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic manufacturing company located in Paarl, Western Cape , is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Administrator with a specific focus on payroll processing. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely management of employee compensation and benefits. The position operates on a hybrid model, combining essential office-based responsibilities with remote work flexibility. You will work closely with the HR Manager and finance department to maintain payroll integrity, manage employee data, and provide essential HR support. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative and analytical skills to contribute significantly to a key operational function within the company. The role requires a blend of precision in handling financial data and effective communication with employees.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Provident fund and medical aid contributions.
• Opportunities for further training in payroll and HR systems.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• A role with direct impact on employee compensation and satisfaction.
• Supportive team environment.