Payroll & Benefits Officer – Luxury Hospitality Environment | Cape Town
Career Growth Hospitality Recruitment are looking for an experienced and detail-driven Payroll & Benefits Officer to join a prestigious luxury hospitality environment based in Cape Town.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with both HR and Finance teams.
About the Role
As Payroll & Benefits Officer, you will be responsible for the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing while managing all employee benefits and compensation structures.
This role plays a key part within the Talent & Culture team, requiring a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and strong knowledge of payroll legislation and employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and process monthly payroll accurately and on time
- Capture timesheets, commissions, gratuities, and payroll adjustments
- Administer employee benefits including medical aid, retirement funds, and related programs
- Ensure all payroll data, deductions, and leave records are accurate and compliant
- Prepare and submit statutory returns and reports (SARS and Department of Labour)
- Maintain payroll systems and ensure employee data is up to date
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reports
- Handle onboarding and offboarding payroll processes
- Support salary reviews and compensation structures in line with company policies
- Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth payroll operations
Requirements
- Payroll and/or HR Diploma
- 5–7 years’ experience in payroll and benefits administration
- Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax requirements
- Experience with payroll systems such as Sage and PaySpace
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented approach
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is methodical, reliable, and highly detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
A proactive approach, strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and within a team will be key to success in this role.
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