Payroll & HR Administrator (EE)

Recruiter:

Watershed Consulting

Job Ref:

PRHRA

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Location:

milnerton, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

R34500 CTC P/M

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

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