Time and Attendance Administrator with Payroll Experience
SoluGrowth · Lanseria, Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Overview
SoluGrowth is looking for a detail focused Time and Attendance Administrator to support a plastics manufacturing client in Lanseria, Krugersdorp. You will manage the Jarrison time and attendance system, process payroll on PaySpace, and handle HR admin tasks. This is a fixed term, full time role ideal for someone with 2 to 3 years of T and A experience who wants to grow their payroll and HR skills in a BPO environment.
About the role
Step into a hands on role where your attention to detail keeps an entire manufacturing payroll running smoothly. You will be based at a client site in Lanseria, Krugersdorp, working within the plastics manufacturing industry. Your main focus will be administering the Jarrison time and attendance system, making sure every clocking, shift, overtime entry and leave request is captured accurately so payroll can run without a hitch.
Beyond time and attendance, you will also process monthly, fortnightly and weekly payrolls on PaySpace for multiple clients. That includes capturing new hires, terminations, variable earnings and deductions, and making sure payslips, statutory declarations and third party payments go out on time. You will be the go to person for supervisors and employees who need help with clocking issues or system queries.
There is also an HR administration side to this role. You will maintain employee records, track leave and attendance, help with performance management and training coordination, and prepare HR reports for audits or compliance checks. If you enjoy working with systems, numbers and people, and you want to build your career in payroll and HR within a supportive BPO team, this could be a great fit.
Please note: This is a fixed term contract position. A valid driver's licence and reliable transport are essential as you will be based at a client site.
Requirements
- Matric plus PaySpace certification (essential)
- 2 or more years of general payroll experience
- Experience using Jarrison or a similar time and attendance system (essential)
- 2 to 3 years of experience in time and attendance administration
- Experience supporting payroll processes
- Diploma or degree in Payroll Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field
- Proven experience as a Payroll or HR Administrator (manufacturing experience advantageous)
- Demonstrated experience using PaySpace to manage multiple client payrolls
- Valid driver's licence
- Reliable transport
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Good communication and problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
- Knowledge of South African labour legislation relating to working hours and overtime
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities
- Administer the Jarrison time and attendance system for the client site
- Capture and update employee attendance records daily
- Process shift schedules, overtime and leave transactions
- Monitor daily attendance and flag exceptions
- Investigate and resolve attendance discrepancies
- Generate attendance and exception reports for management
- Liaise with supervisors about missing or incorrect clockings
- Support payroll by making sure time data is complete and accurate
- Maintain employee biometric and system records
- Process monthly, fortnightly and weekly client payrolls on PaySpace
- Capture and audit payroll input including new hires, terminations and variable earnings or deductions
- Ensure timely submission of payslips, reports, statutory declarations and third party payments
- Handle client queries and provide support on time and attendance compliance
- Follow up on outstanding debtors in respect of the payroll portfolio
- Maintain accurate employee records on HR systems
- Track leave, time and attendance and help with clocking system issues
- Assist with performance management and training coordination
- Prepare HR reports and documentation for audits or compliance checks
- Provide basic user support and training to employees and supervisors
Job details
- Organisation
- SoluGrowth
- Location
- Lanseria, Krugersdorp, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there! This role is a great match if you have a couple of years of time and attendance experience and you are comfortable working on systems like Jarrison and PaySpace. Before you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows the specific systems you have used and how many years of experience you have with each. The client is in manufacturing, so if you have any exposure to shift work, overtime or payroll for factory staff, highlight that. Also, this is a fixed term contract based at a client site in Lanseria, so you will need your own reliable transport and a valid driver's licence. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you handle attendance disputes and tight payroll deadlines. The team values accuracy and client service, so bring examples of how you have solved payroll queries. Good luck!
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