HR / Payroll Clerk

About the Role

We are a growing HR consultancy firm based in Paarl, providing hands-on HR and payroll support to a diverse client base. We require a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Generalist / Payroll Clerk to support our consultants with day-to-day HR tasks and payroll functions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to grow their career in human resource management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly payroll processing for multiple clients
• Capturing and verifying payroll data
• Supporting statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
• Assisting with payroll reports and reconciliations

• Screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and assist with recruitment administration and onboarding
• Draft basic HR documents, including employment letters, policies, and correspondence
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR files
• Capture and manage HR compliance information (e.g., Employment Equity and Skills Development reporting)
• Support HR projects and compliance processes

• Post matric qualification in Human Resources, Payroll, or related field
• 1–3 years’ experience in an HR and/or payroll environment
• Basic understanding of South African labour legislation advantageous
• Payroll system exposure (Sage advantageous)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
• Strong communication skills (Afrikaans and English)

How to Apply