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junior · Full Time

HR Virtual Assistant (Payroll & Benefits Focus)

Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-obsessed HR Virtual Assistant (Payroll & BenefitsFocus) to serve as the operational back

Salary

$1,200 - $1,200 a month

Location

South Africa

Job Type

Full Time

Posted

6mo ago

About the Role

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

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$1,200 - $1,200 a month
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Why Join Assist World?


100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$500 entry monthly raffle

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Job Details

Location

South Africa

Salary

$1,200 - $1,200 a month

Job Type

Full Time

Work Mode

remote

Posted

6mo ago

Experience

junior

Benefits

birthday bonus ($50)
testimonial bonus ($200)
monthly raffle entry ($500)
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Assist World

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