Junior HR & Payroll Assistant

SUMMARY:
Luxury Game Reserve with multiple lodges based close to Hoedspruit is looking or a Junior HR / Payroll Assistant.
 
Please note that this is a live out position – Monday to Friday.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:
 
HR Administration: Maintaining personnel records and managing HR documents (e.g., employment records and onboarding guides).  Assisting with HR administrative tasks. Supporting the HR department with daily tasks.  Organizing and maintaining personnel records. Screening and reviewing resumes and applications.
Payroll Processing: Ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.  Verifying employee working hours and ensuring accurate payroll data.  Collecting and reconciling employee working hours for payroll processing.  Processing payroll data and supporting documents. Addressing employee queries related to payroll discrepancies. 
General Duties: Acting as the first point of contact for payroll and HR-related queries from employees and external partners.  Ensuring compliance with relevant labour laws and statutory requirements. Providing relevant employee information (e.g., leaves of absence, sick days, and work schedules). Updating internal databases. 
 
Requirements:
 
Grade 12
Formal HR / Payroll qualification
Experience in HR & Payroll
Hospitality experience would be an advantage
Good computer knowledge
Comfortable working on Excel spreadsheets
Able to meet critical deadlines
Extremely accurate
Willing to learn
Able to speak and understand numerous different local languages including English.  Afrikaans is an advantage.
Own transport and a valid drivers license would be an advantage
Local candidate preferred