HR & Payroll Generalist
- Location
- Western Cape
- Closing date
First listed . Last checked at source .
At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Microsoft Excel
- Sage / Pastel
- Payroll
- Afrikaans
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Job description
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the fortnightly and monthly payroll cycle, including overtime, tips, commission, leave, deductions, new appointments, promotions and terminations.
* Ensure accurate payroll processing, reconciliations, control accounts, salary journals, reporting and statutory submissions, including SARS, UIF and COIDA.
* Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, references and offers.
* Provide HR support and guidance to managers on employee relations, disciplinary processes, performance management and probation.
* Maintain accurate employee records, ESS, pension fund administration and payroll information and ensure strong data integrity.
* Coordinate performance management, training, employee development, wellness and employee engagement initiatives.
* Prepare HR and payroll reports and assist with audits, statutory requirements and HR projects.
* Act as a professional and approachable point of contact for employees and managers on HR and payroll matters.
What We Are Looking For:
* A positive, approachable and patient personality!
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or a related field.
* Payroll qualification/experience.
* 3–5 years' experience in a generalist HR role with payroll responsibility.
* Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation, BCEA, PAYE, UIF and COIDA.
* Strong Excel skills and experience with SAGE 300/Pastel Evolution and ESS will be advantageous.
* Previous experience in hospitality or a service environment will be advantageous.
* SDF (skills development facilitator) certification advantageous.
You Should Be
* Highly organised and detail-oriented.
* Able to communicate in English and Afrikaans.
* Numerically strong with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Professional, approachable and service-oriented.
* Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
* Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple deadlines.
* A strong communicator who can build effective relationships at all levels.
* Honest, reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
Karen Tupper Recruitment
Recruiter
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