Assist World4mo ago
USD 1200–1200/yr
HR Virtual Assistant (Payroll & Benefits Focus)
South AfricaRemotemidFinance & AccountingAdministrative & OfficeVirtual AssistantAdministration & Office Support
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Overview
Role Overview We are seeking a highly organized and detail-obsessed HR Virtual Assistant (Payroll & Benefits Focus) to serve as the operational backbone of our HR function.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Records Management ●Maintain complete and accurate digital personnel files, including contracts, amendments, compensation changes, and statutory documents ●Ensure all documentation is signed, filed, and easily retrievable Payroll & Benefits…
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Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-obsessed HR Virtual Assistant (Payroll & Benefits
Focus) to serve as the operational backbone of our HR function. This role is firmly rooted in the
“Generalist” side of HR, with a strong emphasis on payroll preparation, benefits administration,
and financial accuracy across the employee lifecycle.
You will be the guardian of our people data — ensuring records are accurate, payroll inputs are
flawless, benefits are administered correctly, and our HR systems remain audit-ready at all
times.
The ideal candidate has a systems-first mindset and a comfort level working at the intersection
of HR and finance. You love clean spreadsheets, reconciled numbers, compliant records, and
processes that run smoothly behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Records Management
●Maintain complete and accurate digital personnel files, including contracts, amendments,
compensation changes, and statutory documents
●Ensure all documentation is signed, filed, and easily retrievable
Payroll & Benefits Support (Primary Focus)
●Prepare and validate monthly payroll inputs, including overtime, unpaid leave, bonuses,
commissions, and allowances
●Reconcile payroll data against attendance, leave records, and approved changes
●Support benefits administration (enrollments, changes, terminations) and maintain
accurate benefits records
●Partner with finance/bookkeeping teams to ensure payroll accuracy and timely
processing
Onboarding & Offboarding
●Manage administrative onboarding logistics (employee setup, documentation, payroll
and benefits enrollment)
●Coordinate offboarding processes, including final payroll inputs, benefits cessation, and
access revocation
Leave & Attendance Management
●Monitor attendance logs and leave balances
●Process leave requests in line with company policy and payroll cutoffs
Compliance & Credentialing
●Track visas, certifications, benefits eligibility, payroll-related compliance documents, and
policy acknowledgments
●Ensure the company remains audit-ready from both an HR and payroll perspective
HR Correspondence
●Draft professional internal documentation, including employment verifications,
compensation letters, benefits communications, and policy updates
Data, Reporting & Systems
●Maintain HR and payroll trackers and produce regular reports on headcount, payroll changes, leave usage, and benefits costs
●Audit HRIS and payroll data regularly to ensure it remains the single source of truth
●Troubleshoot basic HRIS and payroll system issues
Skills & Qualifications
HR & Payroll Experience
●Minimum of 2+ years in HR administration or HR Generalist
support with significant payroll and benefits exposure
Bookkeeping / Accounting Background
●Practical experience supporting payroll, reconciliations, or financial record-keeping
Operational Discipline
●Exceptionally detail-oriented with a strong ability to spot
discrepancies in payroll data, contracts, or spreadsheets
●Confidentiality & Ethics: Proven ability to handle sensitive employee and financial information with discretion and integrity
Technical Proficiency
●Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling, BambooHR, Gusto or similar)
●Advanced skills in Google Sheets / Excel (formulas, reconciliation, data validation)
●Professional Communication: Excellent written English suitable for payroll
documentation, benefits communications, and formal HR correspondence
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
South Africa
Remote within one country
Who can apply
ZA
Listed under
South Africa
Listing Details
- Posted
- December 19, 2025
- First seen
- March 28, 2026
- Last seen
- May 13, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 46
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- May 13, 2026
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Salary
USD 1200–1200
per year
External application · ~5 min on Assist World's site
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HR Virtual Assistant (Payroll & Benefits Focus)USD 1200–1200