Payroll and HR Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for a Payroll and HR Administrator on behalf of our client based in Benoni.

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Payroll and HR Administrator to manaFARge the accurate processing of payroll while providing comprehensive HR and administrative support. The successful candidate must have strong experience working on SAGE Professional.

Payroll Administration

  • Process payroll accurately and within required deadlines.
  • Capture and verify time and attendance data.
  • Process salaries, deductions, overtime, allowances, and statutory contributions.
  • Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
  • Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies.
  • Administer employee leave and benefits.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation and company policies.

HR Administration

  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
  • Support onboarding and induction processes.
  • Assist with recruitment administration and documentation.
  • Maintain training and employee records.
  • Support leave management and employee benefits administration.
  • Assist with the implementation and administration of HR policies and procedures.
  • Support management with employee relations matters.
  • Assist with performance review processes.
  • Provide general HR and administrative support to management and employees.


Requirements

  • Essential: Must be proficient in SAGE Professional.
  • Proven experience in Payroll and HR Administration.
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, including salaries, deductions, and statutory contributions.
  • Knowledge of South African labour legislation and payroll compliance.
  • Experience with onboarding, employee recordkeeping, leave management, and HR administration.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Strong numeracy and excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Payroll, Business Administration, or a related field would be advantageous.
  • Previous experience within the security industry or a similar operational environment would be advantageous.


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