Junior Payroll Administrator

Description:

JUNIOR PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Cape Town (Kraaifontein): My client, well-established company specialising in premium consumer goods is seeking a Junior Payroll Administrator to join their HR Team. Purpose of the Role: To provide administrative and operational support to the HR department by assisting with day-to-day HR processes, employee records, and compliance requirements
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Assisting with the administration of employee records including new appointments, terminations, and contract updates
• Supporting onboarding and induction processes for new employees
• Maintaining accurate HR files and documentation
• Assisting with leave administration and updating HR systems
• Supporting payroll by preparing and submitting accurate HR data and changes
• Assisting with recruitment administration including interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Supporting disciplinary, grievance, and performance management administration
• Preparing HR reports and maintaining HR trackers
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and basic labour legislation requirements
• Responding to routine HR queries and escalating where required
• Providing general HR administrative support and ad hoc tasks

Criteria

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
• Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented work ethic
• Experience within FMCG or manufacturing environment advantageous
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans

Candidates who currently reside in close proximity to the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town or Stellenbosch will be considered for this position

Requirements:

• Assisting with the administration of employee records including new appointments, terminations, and contract updates
• Supporting onboarding and induction processes for new employees
• Maintaining accurate HR files and documentation
• Assisting with leave administration and updating HR systems
• Supporting payroll by preparing and submitting accurate HR data and changes
• Assisting with recruitment administration including interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Supporting disciplinary, grievance, and performance management administration
• Preparing HR reports and maintaining HR trackers
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and basic labour legislation requirements
• Responding to routine HR queries and escalating where required
• Providing general HR administrative support and ad hoc tasks

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
• Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented work ethic
• Experience within FMCG or manufacturing environment advantageous
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans