Payroll & HR Administrator (EE)

SUMMARY:
An established company seeks an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to manage payroll processing, HR administration, employee records, time & attendance, leave administration, and employee benefits.

POSITION INFO:

Payroll & HR Administrator (EE)
Area: Milnerton, Cape Town
Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 p/m + Medical Aid + Pension Fund

Purpose of the Role
An established company seeks an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to manage payroll processing, HR administration, employee records, time & attendance, leave administration, and employee benefits. The role requires strong payroll expertise, compliance knowledge, and excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Full monthly payroll processing on Premier VIP, including payroll input, reconciliations, submissions, and payroll queries
• Manage time & attendance, leave administration, absenteeism reporting, and Eco-Time monitoring
• HR administration including onboarding, employee records, terminations, and employee benefits administration (Medical Aid & Pension Fund)
• Maintain payroll and HR compliance, including PAYE, IRP5 submissions, and third-party reconciliations
• Prepare payroll and HR reports for budgeting, Employment Equity, BBBEE, and year-end requirements
• Support employee engagement, HR coordination, diary management, and general HR administration
• Administer employee savings/loan processes and related reconciliations

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years’ payroll processing experience, including labour law compliance
• Minimum 1 year HR administration experience
• Premier VIP experience is essential (non-negotiable)
• Working knowledge of ESS, PAYE, and Eco-Time systems
• Experience with Pension Funds, Medical Aid administration, and payroll reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, mail merge)
• Payroll, HR, Finance, or related qualification advantageous

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and employee queries professionally
• Team player with the ability to engage across all levels of the business