Brackenfell: HR and Payroll Administrator

Our client is seeking a skilled HR and Payroll Administrator to manage their South African payroll processes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Based in their Devonbosch office, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate employee data, processing payroll, and supporting HR operations under the guidance of the HR Manager. Key Responsibilities: Process payroll accurately and on time, including overtime for warehouse staff when required. Maintain and update employee data in SAGE and MyHR systems, ensuring accuracy for Employment Equity (EE) and Skills Development reporting. Prepare statutory submissions (e.g., EMPs, IRP5 reconciliations) and payroll reports for approval. Manage leave records, employee self-service functionality, and onboarding/offboarding processes. Liaise with SAGE consultants, benefits providers, and third-party vendors (e.g., Liberty, Discovery) for system updates and reconciliations. Ensure payslips are available on the Self-Service System at least two working days before pay date. Support tax compliance, including travel allowances and Employment Tax Incentive (ETI). Maintain audit-ready payroll records and process approved compensation/benefit changes. What We’re Looking For: Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration (150 employees). Proficiency in SAGE or Payspace payroll systems and familiarity with self-service payroll platforms. Strong understanding of statutory payroll reporting, Employment Equity, and Skills Development frameworks. Excellent Excel skills and experience with third-party reconciliations. Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team split across two locations, using Microsoft Teams and shared folders. Knowledge of tax compliance and dashboard creation for decision-making is a plus. HR qualification advantageous but not essential. Core Competencies: Attention to detail and numerical proficiency. Technical expertise in payroll systems. Problem-solving and customer service orientation. Confidentiality and effective communication. Why Join Our Client? Be part of a dynamic team where your expertise will drive efficient HR and payroll processes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a well-established organisation with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.