HR and Payroll Administrator

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a skilled HR and Payroll Administrator to manage their South African payroll processes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Based in their Devonbosch office, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate employee data, processing payroll, and supporting HR operations under the guidance of the HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including overtime for warehouse staff when required.
• Maintain and update employee data in SAGE and MyHR systems, ensuring accuracy for Employment Equity (EE) and Skills Development reporting.
• Prepare statutory submissions (e.g., EMPs, IRP5 reconciliations) and payroll reports for approval.
• Manage leave records, employee self-service functionality, and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Liaise with SAGE consultants, benefits providers, and third-party vendors (e.g., Liberty, Discovery) for system updates and reconciliations.
• Ensure payslips are available on the Self-Service System at least two working days before pay date.
• Support tax compliance, including travel allowances and Employment Tax Incentive (ETI).
• Maintain audit-ready payroll records and process approved compensation/benefit changes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration (150+ employees).
• Proficiency in SAGE or Payspace payroll systems and familiarity with self-service payroll platforms.
• Strong understanding of statutory payroll reporting, Employment Equity, and Skills Development frameworks.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with third-party reconciliations.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team split across two locations, using Microsoft Teams and shared folders.
• Knowledge of tax compliance and dashboard creation for decision-making is a plus.
• HR qualification advantageous but not essential.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail and numerical proficiency.
• Technical expertise in payroll systems.
• Problem-solving and customer service orientation.
• Confidentiality and effective communication.

Why Join Our Client?
Be part of a dynamic team where your expertise will drive efficient HR and payroll processes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a well-established organisation with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.