Payroll & HR Administrator

SUMMARY:
The Payroll & HR Administrator will be responsible for the full payroll function and provide comprehensive HR administrative support within a fast-paced commercial engineering environment. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organisational skills to ensure smooth payroll processing and HR operations.

POSITION INFO:

Payroll & HR Administrator

Germiston, Gauteng

Salary: R20000 to R25000 p/m

Role Purpose

The Payroll & HR Administrator will be responsible for the full payroll function and provide comprehensive HR administrative support within a fast-paced commercial engineering environment. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organisational skills to ensure smooth payroll processing and HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage and process the full payroll function (weekly and/or monthly)
• Capture, verify and maintain payroll data including new engagements, terminations, leave, overtime and deductions
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
• Prepare and submit EMP201, EMP501 and other SARS submissions
• Reconcile payroll reports and General Ledger accounts
• Generate payslips and payroll reports
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails
• Experience with PaySpace highly advantageous

HR Administration

• Maintain employee records and HR databases
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes
• Draft employment contracts and HR-related documentation
• Administer leave records and attendance registers
• Support disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes
• Assist with recruitment administration (advertising, screening, scheduling interviews)
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant qualification in Payroll / HR / Finance (advantageous)
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in payroll administration
• Proven experience managing full payroll function
• Experience in HR administration
• Working knowledge of South African labour legislation and payroll compliance

Technical Skills

• Experience with PaySpace (preferred) or similar payroll systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of SARS eFiling and statutory submissions
• HR systems experience advantageous

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines