Payroll and HR Administrator

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As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts, Trafalgar Property Management is looking for an organised, detail-oriented and service-driven Payroll and HR Administrator to join our Port Elizabeth team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has built a solid foundation in payroll and HR administration and is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.
Reporting to the Regional HR Manager, the successful candidate will provide administrative support across the payroll and HR functions, ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining employee records, supporting recruitment and employee relations, and ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation and statutory payroll requirements.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
A customer-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Processing monthly payroll accurately and within prescribed deadlines
Capturing and maintaining payroll information and employee records
Administering Body Corporate employee leave, overtime and payroll processes
Responding to payroll and HR related queries in a professional and timely manner
Preparing employment contracts, appointment letters and other HR documentation
Assisting with recruitment administration, including advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews and onboarding new employees
Providing administrative support with disciplinary, warning and employee relations processes
Preparing and submitting statutory payroll returns, including:
- EMP201
- EMP501
- IRP5 and IT3(a)
- WCA returns and related submissions
Reconciling third-party payroll payments, including SARS, UIF, SDL, garnishee orders and employee benefits
Producing payroll reports and assisting with payroll and HR data analysis
Maintaining accurate employee records for audit and compliance purposes
Ensuring compliance with the BCEA, LRA, EEA, WCA, SARS requirements and company policies
Providing administrative support to the HR Manager and management team as required

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys payroll and HR administration, has a strong attention to detail, and is looking to build their career within a well-established property management company.
Please note: Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.