HR / Payroll Administration Officer

About the role

Diakonia is recruiting a full-time HR / Payroll Administration officer in George, Western Cape. The role covers payroll processing, employee records and general HR administration.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, capture and verify payroll inputs such as working hours, overtime, leave, allowances and approved deductions.
• Prepare payroll for review and approval, investigate discrepancies and help with payroll queries.
• Maintain accurate employee information on HR and payroll systems.
• Administer leave records, check attendance registers and timesheets.
• Prepare employment documentation and keep confidential employee files.
• Assist with recruitment administration, interview scheduling and onboarding, and coordinate documentation for employee changes and exits.
• Support employee benefit administration and payroll reconciliations.
• Prepare routine HR and payroll reports and respond to employee queries, referring complex matters to managers.
• Assist with training coordination and track HR administration deadlines.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in HR administration and payroll.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisation and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication and discretion with confidential employee and salary information.

Required skills

• Confidence using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Other office applications.