Senior Payroll And Hr Administrator

Flink Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Payroll and HR Administrator to join their team in Benoni. This role involves managing full monthly payroll for employees, handling payroll queries, and supporting HR administration processes. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of HR and payroll experience, strong skills in Sage VIP Premium, and excellent attention to detail. The position requires adherence to SA labour law and payroll compliance and is based onsite in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• 5+ years HR & payroll administration experience.
• Experience managing high-volume payrolls.
• Solid understanding of SA labour law and payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage full monthly payroll for employees.
• Handle payroll queries from staff and management.
• Coordinate recruitment administration and staff movement documentation.

Skills

Payroll management

HR administration

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Payroll certification (Sage certificates preferred)

HR Certificate, Diploma or Degree

Tools

Sage VIP Premium

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Payroll and HR Administrator to join their team in Benoni

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Process and manage full monthly payroll for employees.

Handle payroll for fixed salaries; mixture of wages + salaries preferred.

Capture new hires, terminations, salary changes, overtime, benefits, deductions.

Maintain accurate employee master data (UIF, PAYE, bank details, tax status).

Complete monthly reconciliations:

• Payroll vs bank
• Payroll vs EMP
• Leave balances
• Third‑party deductions

Ensure compliance with statutory obligations (PAYE, UIF, SDL).

Prepare and submit EMP and EMP; support audit processes.

Handle all payroll queries from staff and management.

Manage all third‑party organisations (funds, medical aid, garnishees, etc.).

Maintain audit‑ready payroll documentation and records.

HR Administration & Internal Support

Note: The business uses an external HR practitioner for chairing hearings, maintaining disciplinary records, and advising.

This role is the internal point of contact.

Internal HR point of contact for all staff & management queries, including:

• Guidance to managers on disciplinary steps, leave rules, warnings, and SOPs.
• Checking staff warning history and offences upon request.
• Managing requests for loans, advances, leave applications, and contract updates.
• Supporting onboarding, probation tracking, promotions, and offboarding.
• Preparing HR reports (absenteeism, headcount, leave summaries).
• Maintaining digital and physical employee files.
• Coordinating recruitment administration and staff movement documentation.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance of HR processes with company policy and LRA.
• Assisting management with HR‑related decisions and documentation.
• Being the "all‑round" internal HR administrator through whom all staff queries flow before escalating to Effectus Harmony where needed.

Candidate must be a fast learner, detail‑oriented, and able to pick up internal processes quickly.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Payroll certification (Sage certificates preferred).
• HR Certificate, Diploma or Degree.
• 5+ years HR & payroll administration experience.
• Experience managing high‑volume payrolls (+ employees).
• Experience in retail or FMCG is beneficial but not required.
• Strong Sage VIP Premium.
• Solid understanding of SA labour law and payroll compliance.
• Strong Excel skills.
• High accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Competencies

• High attention to detail & accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to support managers at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Excellent organisational and administrative capability.
• Problem‑solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Professional, calm and solution‑driven under pressure.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent Employment

Industry: Wholesale and Retail

Work space preference: Work Onsite

Ideal work province: Gauteng

Ideal work city: Benoni

Salary bracket: R

Drivers License: CODE B (Car)

Own car needed: Yes