HR and Payroll Administrator

A well -recognised manufacturing organisation requires an experienced professional to ensure the seamless execution of end -to -end payroll and human resources administration. Positioned within the finance function, the successful candidate will maintain the delicate balance between financial governance and HR support, serving as a primary guardian of employee data integrity and legislative compliance within a high -output production environment. Leveraging modern AI tools to drive efficiency, the successful candidate will provide critical support to the Finance SGM while maintaining a collaborative link to the HR function. Permanent, full -time in office, R50 000 - R54 000 per month, or pro -rata for a 6 -hour day option. 

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Lifecycle Management: Prepare and process accurate monthly payroll for South African and international operations, ensuring all inputs for earnings, deductions, and benefits are captured within strict monthly deadlines.
  

• Financial Integration: Process all payroll -related general ledger entries in SAP, reconcile balance sheet accounts by month -end, and manage salary cost allocations across various entities.
  

• Governance and Compliance: Ensure total adherence to South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA) and POPIA principles while maintaining audit -ready documentation and supporting statutory reconciliations for PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
  

• Employee Lifecycle Administration: Manage the administrative side of onboarding, terminations, and contract changes, while maintaining updated organisational charts and HRIS data.
  

• Stakeholder and Query Support: Act as the professional point of contact for employee queries regarding benefits and payroll, while coordinating with external providers and supporting internal/external audit processes.
  

• Reporting and Analysis: Produce accurate headcount and HR reports for Finance and HR leadership to support organisational decision -making.
  

Requirements

• Education: A Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, or a related field.
  

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated experience in payroll and HR administration, ideally within a Finance -led environment.
  

• Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
  

• Accounting Proficiency: A strong accounting background with practical experience in payroll accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and accounting principles - specifically debits, credits, and complex reconciliations.
  

• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, a high level of integrity for handling confidential data, and the ability to manage strict deadlines under pressure.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Payroll Certification (e.g., SAGE certification).
  

• Previous experience supporting formal audit processes.
  

• Exposure to multinational or complex organisational structures.
  

Required Software Skills

• SAP (or similar ERP systems).
  

• Payroll Systems (e.g., VIP).
  

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
  

• Infoslips (or similar payslip distribution tools).
  

• HRIS platforms.
  

• AI tools
  

Benefits