Job Description

Job Summary This position demands a leader with deep knowledge of HR practices, payroll systems, and regulatory frameworks and the ability to maintain confidentiality and manage complex employee relations.
Minimum Qualifying Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR and payroll management
• Demonstrated experience in using payroll platforms such as Sage, SimplePay, or Agrigistics
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools
• Comprehensive knowledge of South African labour law, payroll tax regulations, and statutory requirements
• Proven ability to lead HR teams and drive process improvements

Roles and Responsibilities:
Human Resources Management

• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with business goals and legal standards
• Manage end-to-end HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and grievance management
• Coordinate training and development programmes to build staff capabilities
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with BCEA, OHS, and internal policies

Payroll Administration

• Oversee full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage all payroll components including wages, deductions, bonuses, and overtime
• Ensure legal compliance across wage and hour laws and SARS submissions
• Prepare and submit EMP201s, EMP501s, and year-end tax documents
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Liaise with the finance team for payroll-related reporting

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with organisational objectives
• Analyse HR metrics to support strategic planning and performance improvements
• Oversee HR and payroll budgeting and forecasting
• Lead initiatives to enhance HR systems, processes, and service delivery

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
• Organised, with strong project management and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional HR or Payroll certification
• Experience managing payroll across multiple provinces or jurisdictions

How to Apply:
Follow the link to our job seeker's page:
Search for HR and Payroll Manager.
Click "Apply" to submit your CV.
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