HR Data & Payroll Analyst

Montego Pet Nutrition; Graaff-Reinet; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet nutrition company in South Africa is seeking an HR & Payroll Analyst to manage and analyze HR data. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in payroll and HR data management, strong skills in Excel and Power BI, and a thorough understanding of HR legislation. This full-time role emphasizes data accuracy and effective reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in payroll administration and HR data management.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Understanding of HR legislation including BCEA, LRA, and Income Tax Act.

Responsibilities

• Keep HR and payroll data accurate and compliant.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards in Excel and Power BI.
• Perform reconciliations and validate data imports.

Skills

Excel mastery

Power BI mastery

Payroll and HR system literacy

Data validation

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 (NQF 4)

Advanced MS Excel certification

Diploma or certificate in HR, Payroll, or Data Analytics

Power BI certification

Tools

Sage People 300

Jarrison

Job description

Do you find joy in the symmetry of spreadsheets, the thrill of a flawless reconciliation, and the beauty of a perfectly balanced payslip? Then you might just be the analytical hero our HR team’s been waiting for.

We’re looking for an HR & Payroll Analyst who can turn raw data into meaningful insight — and ensure that every line, column, and decimal contributes to strategic, people-focused decision-making. This part data artist, and part payroll pro — ideal for someone who can balance analytical rigour with a good sense of humour (and maybe a strong coffee).

What You’ll Do (and Do Brilliantly)

HR Data Management & Integrity

• Keep our HR and payroll data squeaky clean, accurate, and compliant.
• Reconcile data across systems monthly and ensure everyone plays by the data-quality rulebook.
• Validate employee master data and benefits — because precision is power.
• Build and maintain interactive HR dashboards in Excel and Power BI that make managers say, “Wow!”
• Deliver crisp reports on headcount, overtime, leave, and cost trends — then automate it all.
• Turn data into stories that help shape smarter HR strategies.

Payroll Support & Stand-In Duties

• Validate imports, perform reconciliations, and keep payroll humming in harmony.
• Stand in for the Payroll Officer when needed — because data waits for no one.
• Conduct variance analysis to keep everything perfectly in sync.

System Maintenance & Integration

• Maintain and update configurations in HR systems (Sage People 300, Jarrison, and friends).
• Work with IT and HR to improve interfaces and automate reporting magic.
• Test and document changes like a pro.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure every report meets BCEA, LRA, and tax standards.
• Keep sensitive HR data under lock and key — POPIA says thank you.
• Support Employment Equity and statutory reporting.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Management to deliver data-driven insight.
• Guide colleagues on how to make the most of HR systems and reporting tools.
• Help shape conversations and decisions with your data-savvy brilliance.

About Montego

Montego Pet Nutrition, a family business established in 2000 in the Karoo, is the leading independent pet food manufacturer in the African Market. As a pioneer in pet care, we have always been passionate about bettering pets, people and the planet. For 25 years, our genuine love of pets has been at the heart of our business and supports our brand promise of “Better Every Day”. Today, pet owners in more than 20 countries across five continents trust us to produce world-class products with the health and wellbeing of pets in mind.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent and Advanced MS Excel certification is a must.
• A diploma or certificate in HR, Payroll, or Data Analytics, plus Power BI certification will score you major points.
• 5 plus years’ experience in payroll administration and HR data management.

Skills

• Excel and Power BI mastery.
• Payroll and HR system literacy (Sage People 300, Jarrison, etc.).
• Data validation, reconciliation, and storytelling through reports.
• Time management, organisation, and a flair for detail.

Someone who is:

• Analytical, ethical, and methodical.
• Self-driven with a service-oriented mindset.
• A problem solver with sharp communication skills.

And has:

• A solid grasp of HR legislation (BCEA, LRA, Income Tax Act, etc.).
• Payroll and reconciliation know-how.
• Understanding of time & attendance systems and document management.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Manufacturing