HR Payroll Administrator

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and pension fund

Contributors to retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a detail-oriented HR Payroll Administrator to join our team. The role handles weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll processing, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. You will work with HR and Finance to manage payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of payroll experience, strong data management skills, and thrives in a hybrid environment within the East London region.

Qualifications

• Matriculation with numeracy; a payroll or bookkeeping qualification is desirable.
• 2-3 years of payroll administration experience.
• Thorough understanding of South African payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely for all employees (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly).
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll requirements including tax, UIF, and SDL.
• Manage payroll data: new hires, terminations, changes in status.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll queries and assist with benefits administration.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Matriculation with payroll or bookkeeping qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Payroll software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented HR Payroll Administrator to join their team in East London . This hybrid role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. You will work closely with the HR and Finance departments to manage payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of payroll processes, excellent data management skills, and experience working in a hybrid environment within the East London region.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll requirements, including tax, UIF, and SDL.
• Manage employee data related to payroll, including new hires, terminations, and changes in employment status.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, deductions, and payslips.
• Assist with benefits administration and ensure correct deductions are applied.

Requirements

• Matriculation certificate with a strong focus on numeracy; a payroll or bookkeeping qualification is highly desirable.
• 2-3 years of experience in payroll administration.
• Thorough understanding of South African payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Medical aid and pension fund contributions.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in payroll and HR administration.
• A collaborative work environment in East London .