Hybrid HR Payroll Specialist | Precise & Compliant

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; 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

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.