Human Resources & Payroll Officer - Hillcrest, Durban

Dixie Recruitment; Hillcrest; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Recruitment is seeking a skilled Human Resources & Payroll Officer to join their team in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting employee relations within the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience in payroll and HR, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and excellent time management skills. This is an exciting opportunity for career growth within a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in payroll and HR.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll administration.
• Excellent time management and employee relations skills.
• Familiarity with payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Knowledge of HR policies, recruitment, and employee engagement practices.

Responsibilities

• Process the monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Manage employee leave administration and maintain accurate records.
• Handle overtime, allowances, and payroll adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll legislation.
• Maintain precise employee records and HR documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support recruitment and provide HR policy guidance.
• Assist in performance management processes.
• Promote a positive workplace culture.
• Engage with operational staff and management.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Payroll administration

Time management

Employee relations

Job description

Overview

An established company dedicated to operational excellence and employee well-being is seeking a skilled Human Resources & Payroll Officer to join their team in Hillcrest in KwaZulu-Natal. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a professional with a solid background in payroll and HR functions to contribute to a dynamic organization, with potential for career growth and increased responsibility.

What You\'ll Do

• Process the monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring all statutory deductions such as PAYE, UIF, and SDL are correctly calculated

• Manage employee leave administration and maintain accurate records

• Handle overtime, allowances, deductions, and payroll adjustments, preparing comprehensive payroll reports and reconciling payroll data

• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and liaise with authorities on payroll matters

• Maintain precise employee records and HR documentation, including employment contracts and HR correspondence

• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes

• Support recruitment administration and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures

• Assist in disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes

• Ensure adherence to South African labour laws and company policies

• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and promote a positive workplace culture

• Engage regularly with operational staff and management, including site visits, acting as a trusted HR point of contact

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in payroll and HR

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll administration

• Excellent time management and employee relations skills

• Familiarity with payroll legislation and statutory requirements

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

• Knowledge of HR policies, recruitment, and employee engagement practices