HR Assistant: Payroll, Onboarding & Compliance

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig in Gauteng, South Africa seeks an HR-support professional to back daily operations, manage payroll inputs, and maintain accurate employee records. You will assist with interviews, onboarding, and staff inquiries, ensuring adherence to South African HR regulations.

Ideal candidates hold an HR Degree or Diploma with 3 years of HR operations experience, plus knowledge of payroll, EE/BEE rules, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources or related field.
• Three years of practical working experience in HR operations.
• Good understanding of South African payroll and labor laws.
• Basic knowledge of BEE scorecards and employment equity rules.
• Strong general office administration and computer system skills.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Manager with daily office administration tasks.
• Process monthly payroll and oversee basic salary inputs.
• Keep all employee files and records neat and updated.
• Schedule interviews and screen new job applicants.
• Welcome new hires and assist with onboarding.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

Employee onboarding

Interview scheduling

Staff support

Communication

Teamwork

Labor law knowledge

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

The Recruitment Pig in Gauteng, South Africa seeks an HR-support professional to back daily operations, manage payroll inputs, and maintain accurate employee records. You will assist with interviews, onboarding, and staff inquiries, ensuring adherence to South African HR regulations.

Ideal candidates hold an HR Degree or Diploma with 3 years of HR operations experience, plus knowledge of payroll, EE/BEE rules, and strong communication.