Permanent - Creditors / Payroll / HR Officer - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

The Human Resource Officer is responsible for managing payroll processes, maintaining accurate employee records, and ensuring compliance with statutory and labour requirements. The role supports overall HR operations by handling employee information, salary administration, and regulatory reporting in a timely and accurate manner.

• Process monthly salaries accurately and on time
• Gather and verify all relevant payroll documentation
• Back up previous month's payroll records and prepare current month processing
• Process earnings including salaries, commissions, and bonuses
• Manage deductions such as pension, loans, garnishees, petrol, and cellphone costs
• Generate and distribute payslips and payroll reports

• Capture new employees and remove terminated staff
• Update and maintain employee personal records
• Process changes to employee information and tax directives

• Prepare and reconcile salary journals and payroll accounts
• Perform reconciliations for PAYE, UIF, pension funds, and staff loans
• Maintain salary clearing account and statutory reconciliations
• Handle commission accruals and reversals
• Reconcile provisions such as Skills Levy and Workman's Compensation

• Submit monthly statutory returns including PAYE, UIF, and Skills Development Levy
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labour and tax regulations
• Process pension fund contributions and related documentation

• Manage Workman's Compensation claims and payments
• Complete and submit Employment Equity reports
• Handle general labour-related documentation and compliance requirements

• Maintain up-to-date employee records and filing systems
• Respond to HR-related queries from employees
• Verify employment contracts for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure proper authorization of leave forms
• Assist with BEE questionnaires and reporting
• Ensure all HR and payroll deadlines are consistently met

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Payroll, or related field

• Proven experience in payroll processing and HR administration
• Experience with statutory returns and compliance

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of payroll systems and HR practices
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information

• Knowledge of South African labour laws and statutory regulations
• Ability to meet strict deadlines