Description:
Role Overview
This standalone role is ideal for an experienced HR and payroll professional who thrives on autonomy and is confident managing both strategic and operational responsibilities across a multi-site business. The position oversees the entire employee lifecycle and ensures payroll accuracy and compliance. You will be the go-to person for HR guidance, employee relations, legislative compliance, and reporting, making this a vital role within the leadership support structure.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage full payroll processing for salaried and wage staff across multiple business units.
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Ensure accuracy in the capture and processing of hours worked, leave balances, bonuses, deductions, and statutory contributions (UIF, PAYE, etc.).
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Lead all core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
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Ensure policies and procedures are compliant with BCEA, LRA, and other relevant legislation.
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Advise and support senior managers on employee relations, development, and compliance.
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Manage employment equity reporting and coordinate employee benefits.
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Prepare and present payroll summaries and HR analytics to management.
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Maintain HR and payroll systems with up-to-date, audit-ready records.
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Serve as a key point of contact for employee concerns and queries.
Requirements:
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Manage full payroll processing for salaried and wage staff across multiple business units.
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Ensure accuracy in the capture and processing of hours worked, leave balances, bonuses, deductions, and statutory contributions (UIF, PAYE, etc.).
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Lead all core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
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Ensure policies and procedures are compliant with BCEA, LRA, and other relevant legislation.
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Advise and support senior managers on employee relations, development, and compliance.
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Manage employment equity reporting and coordinate employee benefits.
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Prepare and present payroll summaries and HR analytics to management.
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Maintain HR and payroll systems with up-to-date, audit-ready records.
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Serve as a key point of contact for employee concerns and queries.
- Payroll Management: 10 years or more
- Hr Manager: 10 years or more
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Based in Pretoria East or nearby.
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Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a dual HR and payroll role.
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Proven experience with payroll software such as Sage.
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Solid understanding of South African labour law and payroll tax regulations.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
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High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
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Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive issues discreetly.
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Independent, self-sufficient, and confident in a standalone role.
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Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and highly organised.
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Comfortable advising senior leadership and interacting across all levels of staff.
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Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of accountability.
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Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
Requirements
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Based in Pretoria East or nearby.
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Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a dual HR and payroll role.
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Proven experience with payroll software such as Sage.
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Solid understanding of South African labour law and payroll tax regulations.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
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High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Candidate Attributes
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Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive issues discreetly.
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Independent, self-sufficient, and confident in a standalone role.
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Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and highly organised.
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Comfortable advising senior leadership and interacting across all levels of staff.
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Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of accountability.
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Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.