Payroll Administrator

Reporting to the relevant manager, the Payroll Administrator will coordinate training and development activities and prepare and submit statutory reports at an established institution in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.

The team is tight-knit, dependable, and quick to support one another. The business is growing, and capable people grow with it. Integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset are at the core of how the team works. Qualified candidates are encouraged to get their applications in early.

• Prepare and submit statutory reports including Employment Equity Reports, Skills Development Levy claims, and Workplace Skills Plans.
• Support organisational change initiatives including restructuring, succession planning, and culture transformation programmes.
• Provide advice to line managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation for fair application.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including advertising, screening, interviews, reference checks, and employment offers.
• Maintain and update the HR information system and employee files, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with data protection.
• Coordinate training and development activities including identifying needs, sourcing providers, and evaluating effectiveness.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when processing payroll and maintaining employee records.
• A minimum of two to five years of progressive experience in a generalist or specialist HR role within an organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll software such as Sage 300 People, VIP Payroll, or an equivalent system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.