Payroll & HR Assistant (200–300 staff) — Retail

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Hillcrest; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant to oversee the monthly payroll for 200–300 employees and provide essential HR administrative support across general functions at the group’s head office.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will handle input, allowances, deductions, leave, and employee records, resolve payroll queries, and maintain accurate personnel files with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric completed.
• Tertiary HR qualification or certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience in monthly payroll processing, preferably with Sage VIP or similar software.
• Experience handling payroll for 200–300 employees.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Process and balance full-function monthly payroll.
• Manage payroll input, processing of allowances, deductions and leave administration.
• Assist HR Manager with day-to-day HR operations and admin duties.
• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.
• Resolve payroll and HR-related queries from employees professionally.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Matric/Grade 12

HR qualification (advantage)

Tools

Sage VIP

Job description

Fouche & Co Recruitment in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant to oversee the monthly payroll for 200–300 employees and provide essential HR administrative support across general functions at the group’s head office.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will handle input, allowances, deductions, leave, and employee records, resolve payroll queries, and maintain accurate personnel files with discretion and professionalism.