HR Administrator - Payroll, Onboarding & HR Support

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Annual salary increases

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

Training and development

Supportive team in Port Elizabeth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous HR Administrator to support the HR department in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on maintaining accurate employee records, assisting with payroll processing, and offering administrative support across HR functions.

You will contribute to smooth HR operations, handle employee inquiries, and gain hands-on experience in HR processes while growing within a supportive team in the Port Elizabeth area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate or diploma in Human Resources is an advantage.
• 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with HRIS software is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records in the HR Information System (HRIS) with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with the processing of monthly payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for new and departing employees.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, meetings, and employee training programs.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of HR reports and documentation as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HR certificate/diploma (advantage)

Tools

Excel

Word

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous HR Administrator to support the HR department in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on maintaining accurate employee records, assisting with payroll processing, and offering administrative support across HR functions.

You will contribute to smooth HR operations, handle employee inquiries, and gain hands-on experience in HR processes while growing within a supportive team in the Port Elizabeth area.