About the position
An exciting opportunity available within the telecommunication industry for an HR and Payroll Administrator, based in Centurion, Pretoria. The HR and Payroll Administrator will be responsible for overseeing all payroll-related activities and supporting day-to-day HR operation. This role ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time, manages statutory submissions, and maintains accurate employee records. In addition, the HR and Payroll Administrator will help maintain compliance with South African labour and tax regulations, while contributing to an efficient, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll & Employee Administration
- Process and balance monthly salary runs, including commission calculations and related deductions
- Verify and reconcile monthly expense claims
- Prepare monthly salary reports for departments
- Manage monthly leave balances
- Complete and submit monthly PAYE and UIF returns
- Assist the Executive: Special Initiatives with talent management. These duties include assisting with recruitment processes, new employee documentation and onboarding, and any other requirements set out by the Exec
- Ensure contracts and other employee documentation are signed, filed, and securely stored
- Complete annual and bi-annual EMP501 submissions
- Coordinate annual Workman's Compensation, Skills, and Employment Equity submissions
- Register and manage documentation for learners and learnerships
- Update training loan sheets and documents monthly
Nedbank & XERO Administration
- Allocate daily Nedbank transactions on XERO
- Load and process 'once-off' Nedbank payments
- Balance monthly company loan journals
- Control and reconcile petty cash
Asset & BEE Management
- Assist the Executive: Special Initiatives to maintain the laptop asset register in Jira Assets
- Assist with BEE compliance documentation and initiatives
- Support the finance and HR teams during annual audits
REQUIREMENTS:
- A qualification in Human Resources, Payroll Administration, Accounting, or a related field (degree or diploma preferred)
- 2-3 years of experience in payroll and HR administration role within South Africa
- Experience with SAGE payroll is essential
- Working knowledge of South African tax legislation, including PAYE and UIF processes
- Experience using XERO or similar payroll/accounting software is advantageous
- Familiarity with the BCEA, LRA, and other applicable labour legislation is beneficial
- Frugality: Ensures accuracy in all payroll and HR-related processes
- Ownership: Prioritises and manages multiple deadlines effectively
- Communication: Clearly communicates HR and payroll policies and procedures
- Dive Deep: Interprets data and resolves discrepancies
- Earns Trust: Maintains high levels of discretion and privacy
- Deliver Results: Works well within HR, Finance, and wider company teams
- Insist on highest Standards: Addresses issues proactively and recommends improvements
Desired Skills:
- HR
- Human Resources
- Payroll
- Payroll Administration
- SAGE
- XERO
- Tax
- PAYE
- UIF
- BCEA
- LRA
