HR & Payroll Support Officer

About the role

A Stellenbosch-based production business, operating in a values-based environment, is looking for an HR and payroll support officer. The role covers HR administration, payroll and people support across four payrolls for a workforce of about 325 employees, including production and administrative staff. It is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Payroll: process and administer four monthly payrolls accurately and on time, managing earnings, deductions, bonuses, benefits and adjustments, keeping leave records and resolving payroll queries while maintaining confidential payroll records.
• HR administration: maintain employee records, contracts and HR documentation; assist with recruitment, interviews and onboarding; prepare new employee documents and payroll registrations; support employee relations, grievances and disciplinary procedures; administer employee benefits including provident fund arrangements; coordinate training and keep training records.
• Compliance and reporting: ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and payroll requirements; prepare and submit SARS returns (EMP201, EMP501); administer UIF, SDL and other statutory requirements; prepare Employment Equity reports (EEA2, EEA4); coordinate WSP and ATR submissions to the relevant SETA; assist with reporting workplace injuries to the Compensation Fund; keep accurate compliance records and monitor legislative changes.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Payroll Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in HR and payroll administration.
• Experience processing multiple payrolls, preferably with permanent and contract employees.
• Good working knowledge of South African labour legislation and statutory reporting.
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information and competing priorities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in payroll software such as Sage or VIP.
• Microsoft Excel.

The proposed salary is R20,000 to R30,000 per month, depending on qualifications, experience and skills.