HR & Payroll Administrator

About the role

Career Growth Hospitality Recruitment are looking for an HR & Payroll Administrator to join the Human Resources team of a leading 4‑star hotel in Cape Town. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail‑orientated HR professional who enjoys working with people, systems and processes while supporting a busy hospitality operation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full HR administrative support across the department.
• Manage employee onboarding documentation and personnel records.
• Process and administer monthly payroll input and reporting.
• Maintain leave records and time & attendance systems.
• Support Employment Equity reporting and HR compliance.
• Assist with disciplinary documentation and HR record keeping.
• Coordinate employee benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR administration.
• Strong payroll experience (VIP Payroll, PaySpace or similar).
• Experience with Time & Attendance systems.
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and presentation skills.
• HR qualification advantageous.

Required skills

• VIP Payroll
• PaySpace
• Time & Attendance systems