Hr And Payroll Administrator

Howland Recruiting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fishing industry company in Hout Bay is seeking an HR and Payroll Administrator. You'll coordinate onboarding processes, ensure compliance with labour legislation, and manage payroll. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years' experience in HR, strong skills in Sage VIP Payroll, and excellent communication abilities. This is an opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing team dedicated to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration and HR.
• Self-managed and able to work independently.
• Experience in the fishing industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Process full payroll for all related companies.
• Monitor compliance with labour legislation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of labour legislation

Communication skills

Proficient in Sage VIP Payroll

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our dynamic, Hout Bay based client is a rapidly growing company in the heart of the fishing industry dedicated to operational excellence and the fishing community. We’re seeking a skilled and experienced HR and Payroll Administrator to contribute to their commitment to excellence.

Duties

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions
• Support the implementation and communication of company HR policies and procedures
• Monitor compliance with labour legislation, including BCEA, COIDA, and sector-specific regulations
• Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll and HR-related queries, escalating where necessary
• Process full payroll for all related companies
• Complete reports and submit all statutory returns (monthly and annual), including PAYE, UIF, SDL, IRP5, and other internal and external reports
• Maintain employment contracts and employee records
• Monitor and maintain attendance systems; experience with electronic timekeeping will be an advantage
• Assist with Workmen’s Compensation claims
• Prepare and process disciplinary and grievance documentation as required by management and IR consultants

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of labour legislation and its practical application
• Comfortable working with external consultants and internal stakeholders on HR initiatives
• Proficient in Sage VIP Payroll
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration and HR
• Self-managed and able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Able work in Hout Bay, Monday to Friday, 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.
• Experience in the fishing industry will be an advantage

Remuneration

• Salary : R30,000 – R35,000 per month