HR & Payroll Officer at Frogg Recruitment

• Our client is looking for a reliable HR and Payroll Officer with 4-5 years’ experience to join their well-established manufacturing business. You will mainly be responsible for processing of payroll for both salaried and wage employees. You will also assist in HR administrative support across the business.

Salary Negotiable

Min Requirements

• Qualifications – Matric (Grade 12) – essential
• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Payroll Administration, or Finance – added bonus
• 4–5 years’ experience in a combined HR and Payroll Administration
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or unionised environment essential
• Experience processing both weekly wages and monthly salaries
• Working knowledge of Bargaining Council requirements (MEIBC, MIBCO, NBCCI or similar)
• Proficiency in payroll software: Sage VIP / Sage 300 People / Pastel Payroll / Pay SpaceKnowledge of SARS e@syFile and eFiling

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration – Process weekly (wages) and monthly (salaries) payrolls accurately and on timeCapture new engagements, terminations, promotions, transfers, and salary changesCalculate overtime, shift allowances, Sunday/public holiday pay, and production incentivesProcess leave (annual, sick, family responsibility, maternity, unpaid)Administer garnishee orders, loans, and third-party deductionsReconcile payroll prior to final submission and resolve discrepanciesStatutory & ComplianceSubmit monthly EMP201 returns and bi-annual and EMP501 reconciliationsManage UIF, SDL, PAYE, WCA/COIDA submissions and returnsAssist with Employment Equity (EE) and workplace Skills Plan (WSP/ATR) submissionsHR Administration – Maintain accurate employee records (digital and physical personnel files)Draft employment contracts, addendums, and HR correspondenceCoordinate the onboarding and induction process for new employeesManage the offboarding process, including exit interviews and UI-19 documentationAssist with recruitment administration: advertising, screening, interview schedulingRespond to employee queries regarding payroll, leave, and benefitsMaintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive employee informationAssist with ad-hoc HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives