HR Payroll Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for people, compliance, and payroll excellence? This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organisation.

POSITION INFO:
My client is seeking an experienced and hands-on HR & Payroll Manager to lead and manage the full human resources and payroll function within a dynamic organisation.

This role is pivotal in driving talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, and accurate payroll administration while supporting organisational growth and performance.

This role is based in Randburg, Johannesburg North.

Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Design and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-calibre talent.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including shortlisting, interviews, appointments, and onboarding.
• Ensure new employees experience a seamless and engaging induction process, including orientation and initial training support.

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee queries, concerns, and workplace matters.
• Manage employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution in line with company policies and legislation.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to improve morale, performance, and retention.

• Support the execution of performance review and appraisal processes, providing guidance to line managers where required.
• Identify skills gaps and coordinate training, learnerships, and development programmes.
• Assist with career development planning, succession planning, and organisational capability building.

• Ensure full compliance with labour legislation, employment equity requirements, and relevant industry regulations.
• Manage bursaries, learnerships, SETA (MICT) compliance, and related reporting.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, contracts, and HR systems.
• Contribute to the development, review, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures.

• Oversee the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timeous payroll processing.
• Manage employee benefits, leave administration, and payroll-related queries.
• Ensure payroll processes align with statutory requirements and internal controls.

• Stay abreast of HR and payroll trends, legislation, and best practices, making recommendations for ongoing improvement.
• Support organisational change initiatives and contribute to broader organisational development strategies.

• Degree in HR Management.
• Proven experience in a senior HR role with payroll management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation, payroll processes, and HR best practices.
• Experience with SETA compliance, learnerships, and employment equity reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with management and employees.