Hr Assistant And Payroll Administrator

Vea Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified investment conglomerate is looking for a passionate individual to join its HR Team. The role requires advanced HR understanding and basic accounting skills, focusing on providing specialised administrative HR and payroll services. Key responsibilities include managing documentation, onboarding processes, payroll preparation, and compliance with relevant legislation. This position offers exposure to various business industries and is crucial to the company's success.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of advanced HR and basic accounting principles.
• Experience in HR administration and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer all HR-related documentation and filing.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Ensure accurate employee data in HR systems.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll.
• Assist with recruitment administration.
• Monitor and reconcile leave types.

Job description

VEA Group is looking for a passionate individual to join our HR Team. We are a diversified investment conglomerate, growing by the day. The purpose of this role is to provide specialised administrative Human Resource and Payroll services to VEA's Management and Employees.

The role is crucial to the success of the company.

Thorough understanding of advanced HR and the basic accounting principles are all key elements of the position.

The position will enable vast exposure to various business industries and facets of HR.

We are excited to welcome you.

Roles and responsibilities

HR Administration

• Administer all HR-related documentation and filing in accordance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Manage the full onboarding and offboarding processes, including employment contracts, induction documentation, and exit documents.
• Ensure all employee details are accurately captured and updated on HR systems and databases for reporting purposes.
• Attend HR-related meetings and maintain accurate records/minutes.
• Assist with disciplinary processes and ensure proper record keeping of all events.

Payroll Administration

• Prepare and process the monthly payroll across all companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Capture new employee information on the payroll system and ensure all changes are correctly recorded.
• Receive, verify, and process attendance registers, timesheets, and leave applications.
• Ensure all deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, loans, garnishees) are accurate and fully accounted for.
• Present payroll for management review and approval.
• Distribute payslips and maintain payroll record-keeping in line with statutory guidelines.
• Respond to payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Recruitment and Selection Support

• Assist with the full recruitment administration process.
• Post job advertisements, screen applications where required, and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate communication with candidates and relevant internal stakeholders.

Leave & Benefits Administration

• Capture, monitor, and reconcile all annual leave, sick leave, family responsibility leave, and other types of leave.
• Maintain accurate leave registers and ensure employee balances are up to date.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure all HR and payroll practices comply with relevant labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, COIDA, POPIA, etc.).
• Assist with statutory obligations including PAYE, UIF, SDL, Workmen's Compensation (COIDA), and any additional regulatory submissions.
• Support HR and payroll audits by providing requested information and accurate documentation.

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