HR Administrator - Payroll Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Payroll & HR development

Provident fund & medical aid

Supportive HR team

Job summary

Placements24 client in East London is seeking a detail-oriented HR Administrator specializing in Payroll. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while providing general HR administrative support in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Diploma in HR/Payroll and 2+ years of payroll HR experience, with strong knowledge of SA payroll regulations and MS Excel proficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to grow specialized payroll skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Diploma in HR, Payroll Administration or related field.
• 2+ years of payroll processing and HR administration experience.
• Thorough understanding of SA payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Proficiency with payroll software and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Manage employee payroll data including new hires, terminations, and changes.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and summaries for management.
• Administer provident fund and medical aid contributions.
• Assist with general HR administration tasks and employee inquiries.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll and employee data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in HR/Payroll

Tools

Payroll software

MS Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented HR Administrator with a specialization in Payroll to join their team in East London . This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, as well as providing general HR administrative support. You will ensure that all payroll-related activities are compliant with regulations and company policies, while also contributing to the smooth operation of the HR department. This hybrid position offers a great opportunity to develop specialized payroll skills within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Manage employee data related to payroll, including new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and summaries for management review.
• Administer employee benefits, including provident fund and medical aid contributions.
• Assist with general HR administration tasks, such as record-keeping and employee inquiries.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all payroll and employee data.

Requirements

• Diploma in HR, Payroll Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
• Thorough understanding of South African payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote and office flexibility.
• Opportunities to enhance payroll and HR administration expertise.
• Membership in a provident fund and medical aid scheme.
• Supportive HR team environment.