HR & Payroll Administrator — On-site in Paarl

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Broad HR exposure

Pension fund contribution

Medical aid assistance

Annual leave days

Training and development

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized HR Administrator and Payroll Clerk in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on maintaining employee records, assisting with payroll, and providing admin support to the HR team in a local on-site office.

The ideal candidate will have HR/payroll knowledge, strong attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Growth opportunities and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR administration and payroll support.
• Solid understanding of HRIS and payroll processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS.
• Assist with monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Generate HR reports (headcount, leave, etc.) as required.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding administration with proper documentation.
• Process data changes for hires, terminations, promotions and salary adjustments.
• Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies, payroll and benefits.
• Assist with administration of employee benefits (medical aid and retirement funds).
• Support HR team with scheduling meetings and handling correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with SA labor laws and company policies on record-keeping and payroll.
• Assist in recruitment by posting job ads and screening CVs.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

MS Office Suite

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry accuracy

Education

HR/Payroll qualification

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an organized HR Administrator and Payroll Clerk in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on maintaining employee records, assisting with payroll, and providing admin support to the HR team in a local on-site office.

The ideal candidate will have HR/payroll knowledge, strong attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Growth opportunities and a supportive team environment are offered.