Durban: Senior HR/Payroll Administrator posted by Headhunters

Our client in the financial advisory and healthcare solutions industry based is seeking to employ a Senior HR/Payroll Administrator to join their team based in Kloof, Durban.

This role is responsible for overseeing the full HR and payroll function within a regulated financial services or insurance environment. The position ensures accurate payroll processing, HR compliance, employee lifecycle management, regulatory reporting, and alignment with labour legislation.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Payroll, Finance or related field.
• 58 years experience in HR and Payroll (Financial Services / Insurance preferred).
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EE Act, POPIA).
• Payroll certification advantageous.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll (including executives).
• Knowledge of tax, PAYE, UIF, SDL and statutory submissions.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Proven experience in managing confidential information.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities:

HR-Management

• Manage full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, exits).
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies.
• Maintain HR records and employee documentation.
• Oversee employment contracts and policy updates.
• Manage disciplinary processes and employee relations matters.
• Coordinate performance review processes.
• Oversee training, development and succession planning initiatives.
• Submit Employment Equity and other statutory reports.

Payroll Management

• Oversee accurate and timely monthly payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL and tax regulations.
• Manage payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Handle benefits administration (medical aid, retirement funds, insurance).
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance and auditors.
• Manage year-end payroll processes (IRP5s, EMP501 reconciliations).

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to financial services regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and POPIA compliance.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify payroll and HR process improvement opportunities.
• Mitigate payroll and employee-related risks.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.