HR & Payroll Administrator at Phoenix Recruitment

• Leading supplier of kitchen utensils, industrial cookware, commercial kitchens & appliances to the hospitality & food service industries based in the Roodepoort is looking for an experienced and organised HR & Payroll Administrator to join their Human Resources team.
• Reporting to the HR Manager, the successful candidate will support the full HR function, with a focus on payroll administration, recruitment, employee relations and accurate employee records.

Duties:

Recruitment & Employee Administration:

• Manage recruitment processes, including advertising, sourcing, interviews, reference checks and offer letters.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, induction documents, system updates and exit checklists.
• Maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy employee records.
• Assist with updating HR policies in line with legislative requirements.
• Manage leave administration on ESS and respond to employee queries.

Payroll & Statutory Administration:

• Capture and maintain payroll information on Payspace.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, monthly variance checks and reporting.
• Capture and verify time and attendance on Jarrison.
• Prepare overtime, allowances and deductions for payroll processing.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including IRP5/IT3(a) documentation.
• Assist with PAYE, UIF, SDL and COIDA administration.
• Ensure HR and payroll processes follow labour legislation and company policies.

​​​​​​​Employee Relations & Skills Development:

• Prepare documentation, notices and records for disciplinary and incapacity processes.
• Schedule hearings, meetings and HR appointments.
• Administer bursary and learnership programmes with internal teams and external providers.
• Maintain training records, attendance registers and skills development documentation for annual WSP and ATR submissions.

​​​​​​​Reporting & General Support:

• Compile HR and payroll reports and supporting documentation for internal, external and BBBEE audits.
• Assist with planning staff functions and award ceremonies.
• Support research, data analysis and HR projects.
• Provide general HR and office administration support.

​​​​​​​Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources.
• At least 3–5 years’ HR experience, specifically focusing on payroll and employee relations.
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation.
• Sound knowledge of payroll principles and statutory deductions.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word and HR/payroll systems, particularly Payspace.
• Experience within warehousing, manufacturing or wholesale would be advantageous.
• Strong administrative, organisational and event-planning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, listening and communication skills.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach with high levels of integrity.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and remain composed under pressure.

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026