Senior Payroll and HR Administrator
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
Leading grocery store in Benoni is looking for a Senior Payroll and HR Administrator
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Function Payroll (Sage VIP Premium v6.4a)
- Process and manage full monthly payroll for 180190 employees.
- Handle payroll for fixed salaries; mixture of wages salaries preferred.
- Capture new hires terminations salary changes overtime benefits deductions.
- Maintain accurate employee master data (UIF PAYE bank details tax status).
- Complete monthly recons:
- Payroll vs bank
- Payroll vs EMP201
- Leave balances
- Third-party deductions
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations (PAYE UIF SDL).
- Prepare and submit EMP201 and EMP501; support audit processes.
- Handle all payroll queries from staff and management.
- Manage all third-party organisations (funds medical aid garnishees etc.).
- Maintain audit-ready payroll documentation and records.
- HR Administration & Internal Support
- Note: The business uses an external HR practitioner for chairing hearings maintaining disciplinary records and advising. This role is the internal point of contact.
- Internal HR point of contact for all staff & management queries including:
- Guidance to managers on disciplinary steps leave rules warnings and SOPs.
- Checking staff warning history and offences upon request.
- Managing requests for loans advances leave applications and contract updates.
- Supporting onboarding probation tracking promotions and offboarding.
- Preparing HR reports (absenteeism headcount leave summaries).
- Maintaining digital and physical employee files.
- Coordinating recruitment administration and staff movement documentation.
- Ensuring accuracy and compliance of HR processes with company policy and LRA.
- Assisting management with HR-related decisions and documentation.
- Being the all-round internal HR administrator through whom all staff queries flow before escalating to Effectus Harmony where needed.
- Candidate must be a fast learner detail-oriented and able to pick up internal processes quickly.
Qualifications & Required Skills
- Matric (Grade 12).
- Payroll certification (Sage certificates preferred).
- HR Certificate Diploma or Degree.
- 5 years HR & payroll administration experience.
- Experience managing high-volume payrolls (180 employees).
- Experience in retail or FMCG is beneficial but not required.
- Strong Sage VIP Premium.
- Solid understanding of SA labour law and payroll compliance.
- Strong Excel skills.
- High accuracy integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills.
Competencies
- High attention to detail & accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to support managers at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership.
- Excellent organisational and administrative capability.
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
- Professional calm and solution-driven under pressure.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications & Required Skills
- Matric (Grade 12).
- Payroll certification (Sage certificates preferred).
- HR Certificate Diploma or Degree.
- 5 years HR & payroll administration experience.
- Experience managing high-volume payrolls (180 employees).
- Experience in retail or FMCG is beneficial but not required.
- Strong Sage VIP Premium.
- Solid understanding of SA labour law and payroll compliance.
- Strong Excel skills.
- High accuracy integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills.
Competencies
- High attention to detail & accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to support managers at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership.
- Excellent organisational and administrative capability.
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
- Professional calm and solution-driven under pressure.
Package & Remuneration
Salary will be discussed via application process.
Please apply on pnet and send your CV with supporting documents to
Please note that allapplicants MUSTundergo the below screening checks as part of the application process:
- Psychometric Assessment
- Employment Reference Checks
- MIE bacground checks on education and Criminal Record check
This is an urgent hire for 2026.
Interested
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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- Data Entry
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