HR Administrator

apartmentTower Group placeDurban calendar_month 

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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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)
  1. 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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