HR / Payroll Administration

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an HR / Payroll Administrator at Diakonia. The position is focused on managing various aspects of payroll processing, HR administration, and maintaining accurate employee records within the company. **What you will do** - Collect, capture and verify payroll inputs, including working hours, overtime, leave, allowances and approved deductions. - Prepare payroll for review and approval, investigate discrepancies and assist with payroll queries. - Maintain accurate employee information on HR and payroll systems. - Administer leave records and check attendance registers and timesheets. - Prepare employment documentation and maintain confidential employee files. - Assist with recruitment administration, interview scheduling and employee onboarding. - Coordinate documentation for employee changes and exits. - Support employee benefit administration and payroll reconciliations. - Prepare routine HR and payroll reports and supporting documentation. - Respond to routine employee queries and refer complex matters to the appropriate manager. - Assist with training coordination and tracking HR administration deadlines. **Requirements (from the original advert)** - Relevant experience in HR administration and payroll. - Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail. - Confidence using payroll systems, Microsoft Excel and other office applications. - Good organisation and the ability to meet recurring deadlines. - Clear, professional communication and a helpful approach to employee queries. - Discretion when handling confidential employee and salary information. **Who should apply** Candidates with relevant experience in HR administration and payroll who possess strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail. Applicants should be confident with payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and other office applications, demonstrating good organisation and the ability to meet recurring deadlines. Clear, professional communication, a helpful approach to employee queries, and discretion when handling confidential information are also essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/professions/human-resource/george/hr-payroll-administration-id-7614404 Source: jobmail

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• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll

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