SUMMARY:

HR Consultant – Payroll & Employee Relations

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing.
• Capture and verify payroll inputs, adjustments, deductions, leave and employee benefits.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate and resolve payroll queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and provide relevant insights to management.

• Manage and facilitate employee relations matters in a fair, consistent and professional manner.
• Guide managers through disciplinary and corrective action processes.
• Conduct and facilitate disciplinary investigations, meetings and hearings.
• Drive and oversee Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Provide guidance on grievances, performance concerns and employee-related matters.
• Ensure HR and ER practices remain aligned with South African labour legislation.

• Provide guidance and support on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with statutory HR compliance and reporting.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as required.
• Build strong working relationships with employees and management.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years' payroll experience.
• Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience using PaySpace Payroll.
• Strong practical experience in Employee Relations.
• Proven experience managing PIPs, disciplinary processes, investigations and hearings.
• Good knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proactive and highly organised.
• Comfortable taking ownership and working independently.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Confident dealing with sensitive employee matters.
• A strong communicator who can engage effectively with both employees and management.
• A natural problem solver with a "get it done" approach.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information.