Payroll HR Administrator

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Gqeberha is seeking a skilled Payroll HR Administrator to manage payroll and HR functions. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of HR experience and strong hands-on skills with payroll software like MP500 and PAYSPACE. Key responsibilities include processing payroll, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with South African labor laws. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV to a provided email address.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in a mid to senior role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor laws and HR practices.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor laws and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer payroll using MP500 and PAYSPACE software.
• Maintain and update employee records in line with company policies.
• Ensure HR policies comply with South African labor laws.
• Maintain and update employee records in line with company policies.
• Oversee employee benefits administration and ensure timely enrollment and changes.
• Support performance management and training processes.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with South African labor laws.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in employment legislation and advise management accordingly.
• Address employee queries and concerns related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies.
• Support management with disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on payroll, employee benefits, and compliance.
• Analyze HR metrics to support decision-making.

Skills

Strong understanding of employee benefits

Hands-on experience with payroll software

Detail-oriented

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources

Tools

MP500

PAYSPACE

Job description

Well established company is seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll HR Administrator to join their team.

Requirements

• Matric certificate.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources (HR).

• Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in a mid to senior role.
  • Hands‑on experience with payroll software (preferably MP500 and PAYSPACE).

• Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of employee benefits, deductions, and compliance requirements.
  • In-depth knowledge of South African labor laws and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Management

  • Process and administer payroll using MP500 and PAYSPACE software.
  • Ensure accuracy of employee salaries, deductions, and benefits.
  • Resolve payroll queries efficiently and ensure compliance with tax laws.

• HR Administration

  • Maintain and update employee records in line with company policies.
  • Oversee employee benefits administration and ensure timely enrollment and changes.
  • Support performance management and training processes.

• Compliance and Labor Law

  • Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with South African labor laws.
  • Keep up-to-date with changes in employment legislation and advise management accordingly.

• Employee Relations

  • Address employee queries and concerns related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies.
  • Support management with disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.

• HR Reporting

  • Prepare accurate and timely reports on payroll, employee benefits, and compliance.
  • Analyze HR metrics to support decision-making.

If you are an organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in payroll and HR, we’d love to hear from you!

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Marlene Williams at [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.