Payroll Administrator

Join a well-known food manufacturer! We’re seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage payroll for 150+ employees, ensure compliance, and support HR and finance functions. If you thrive under deadlines and have your own transport, this could be your next career move.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly employee remuneration with accuracy and timeliness

• Administer payroll for a workforce of 150+ employees

• Maintain and update payroll and attendance records

• Calculate earnings, overtime, bonuses, and statutory deductions

• Administer and troubleshoot time and attendance systems

• Verify hours worked and manage pay adjustments

• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee queries

• Administer injury-on-duty claims

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, labour legislation, and internal policies

• Liaise with department heads on new hires, terminations, and employee changes

• Prepare payroll reports for management and auditors

• Assist with year-end procedures, including issuing IRP5s

• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data

• Work efficiently under strict deadlines, especially during payroll cycles and reporting periods

• Assist the Financial Controller with record keeping, document management, and filing

HR-Related Duties

• Support onboarding by capturing new employee data accurately

• Update and maintain employee records on payroll and time & attendance systems

• Monitor leave balances and absenteeism trends

• Collaborate with HR to ensure alignment between payroll and employee contracts

• Assist with HR audits and reporting

• Provide input on payroll-related policies and procedures

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)

• Relevant qualification in HR or associated with payroll; Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred

• 3–5 years of experience in payroll administration

• Proven experience managing payroll for 150+ employees

• Proficient in PaySpace payroll software, MS Excel, and Word

• Experience with time and attendance systems (Kronos, ERS Bio, S-Cubed)

• Experience with reconciliation and payroll reporting for audits and management

• Knowledge of tax compliance, UIF, SDL, and other statutory contributions

• Familiarity with year-end payroll processes (IRP5s, etc.)

• Previous experience in a fast-paced or high-volume payroll environment

Benefits

• Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
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  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future