People & Payroll Coordinator

Urang; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 194,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangement with visits to

15 days annual leave

Job summary

Urang Group in Stellenbosch is seeking a People & Payroll Coordinator to join the People Team. You will support HR and payroll services for UK-based block staff, coordinating monthly payroll, maintaining employee records, and supporting the full lifecycle.

You’ll work with the People Partner and Finance to ensure payroll processes are accurate and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have HR or payroll admin experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR or payroll administration.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and the employee lifecycle.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using HR systems, ideally BambooHR.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach, with the ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly payroll process, ensuring all employee changes, deductions and adjustments are accurately prepared and submitted.
• Liaise with outsourced payroll providers and the Finance Team to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Maintain payroll trackers, employee records and support payroll reconciliations.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including contracts, onboarding, offboarding and changes to employment terms.
• Coordinate staff absence cover across UK blocks, liaising with agencies and internal teams.
• Support recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling and conducting interviews where required.
• Respond to employee queries and provide general HR administrative support.
• Coordinate mandatory training, staff uniforms and support TUPE administration.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee information across BambooHR and OneDrive.

Skills

Payroll administration

HR processes

Attention to detail

MS Office

BambooHR

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title

People & Payroll Coordinator

Location

Stellenbosch, Western Cape / Remote (SA)

Working with a UK-based team, with occasional visits to the Stellenbosch office as required.

Job Brief

Urang manages Residential and Commercial blocks across London and continues to expand due to recommendations from satisfied clients and lessees. We also provide property management services for landlords who let their properties.

We are currently seeking an organised and proactive People & Payroll Coordinator to join our People Team. The role will support the delivery of HR and payroll services for our UK block staff, with responsibility for coordinating monthly payroll, maintaining employee records and supporting the full employee lifecycle.

Working closely with the People Partner and Finance Team, you will help ensure payroll and HR processes are accurate, efficient and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have previous HR or payroll administration experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly payroll process, ensuring all employee changes, deductions and adjustments are accurately prepared and submitted.
• Liaise with outsourced payroll providers and the Finance Team to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Maintain payroll trackers, employee records and support payroll reconciliations.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including contracts, onboarding, offboarding and changes to employment terms.
• Coordinate staff absence cover across UK blocks, liaising with agencies and internal teams.
• Support recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling and conducting interviews where required.
• Respond to employee queries and provide general HR administrative support.
• Coordinate mandatory training, staff uniforms and support TUPE administration.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee information across BambooHR and OneDrive.

Requirements

• Previous experience in HR or payroll administration.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and the employee lifecycle.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using HR systems, ideally BambooHR.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work independently.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach, with the ability to handle confidential information.

Salary and Benefits

Up to R29,000 per month, DOE

15 days annual leave (plus South African public holidays)

Monday to Friday, working hours aligned with the UK-based team.

Remote work arrangement with occasional visits to Stellenbosch.

Please Note

A stable internet connection is essential, particularly during load shedding. This position supports Urang Property Management’s commitment to Employment Equity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitably qualified South African citizens from designated groups. Candidates must have legal authorisation to work in South Africa. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment.