HR Administrator
Tower Group Durban
Position Summary
The HR Admin & Payroll employee will be responsible for supporting the HR department with administrative functions, maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating HR processes, and managing end-to-end payroll activities. This role ensures compliance with company policies, labour laws, and payroll regulations while providing a high standard of employee service.
Key Roles & Responsibilities1. HR Administration- Maintain and update employee records (contracts, personal details, leave, disciplinary actions, etc.).
- Assist with onboarding of new employees, including contracts, induction, and systems setup.
- Prepare HR-related correspondence such as confirmation letters, disciplinary notices, and HR reports.
- Manage employee files (physical and digital) ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection laws.
- Support recruitment processes (posting vacancies, scheduling interviews, reference checks).
- Track and update employee leave, absenteeism, and overtime records.
- Support performance management administration (probation reviews, performance appraisals, KPI tracking).
- Assist with employee engagement initiatives and communication.
- Payroll Management
- Administer monthly payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
- Capture and verify inputs (new joiners, terminations, salary adjustments, overtime, bonuses, deductions, leave).
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL, pension/provident fund contributions).
- Reconcile payroll before submission and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Distribute payslips and maintain confidentiality of payroll data.
- Prepare payroll reports for management and finance (salaries, overtime, headcount, cost reports).
- Liaise with finance to ensure payroll journals and reconciliations are accurate.
- Handle payroll queries from employees with professionalism and discretion.
- Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with South African labour laws and regulations (BCEA, LRA, OHSA, etc.).
- Maintain awareness of legislative changes that impact HR and payroll processes.
- Assist with internal and external HR/payroll audits.
- Support submission of statutory reports (EEA, WCA, SARS-related filings)
- Employee Support & Communication
- Act as a point of contact for employee HR and payroll queries.
- Provide guidance to employees on HR policies, benefits, and payroll matters.
- Escalate complex issues to the HR Manager when necessary
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Minimum Requirements
• Degree/diploma in HR management
• Strong administration skills
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