Hr Generalist

Isometrix; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR solutions is looking for an HR Generalist with Payroll Exposure to join their team in Johannesburg. This role is essential for delivering comprehensive HR services, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate has a solid background in HR practices, payroll operations, and strong organizational skills to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• X years of Human Resource experience.
• X years of payroll experience.
• Good knowledge of employment/labor law.

Responsibilities

• Assist in job posting creation and distribution, schedule interviews.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding process, including paperwork and orientation.
• Support payroll processes by collecting, verifying, and inputting employee data.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS (PaySpace)

Power BI

Job description

Main purpose of the Job: The HR Generalist with Payroll Exposure will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department.

This role is responsible for delivering a wide range of HR services, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management.

In addition, the position requires hands-on experience with payroll processes to support accurate and timely compensation of employees.

The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and payroll operations, and be capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Primary responsibilities

1. Recruitment Support: Assist in job posting creation and distribution on various platforms. Schedule interviews. Coordinate with hiring managers to facilitate the recruitment process. Conduct reference checks and ID screenings for potential candidates.
2. Onboarding and Offboarding: Coordinate new hire onboarding process, including paperwork, orientation sessions, and training schedules. Process employee terminations and handle offboarding procedures. Ensure all onboarding and offboarding documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
3. HR Administration: Maintain employee records, including personal information, attendance, and performance evaluations. Prepare HR-related reports as needed and assist in data analysis. Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits. Initiate changes to the HRIS associated with various employee events such as job or organization changes and salary actions. Perform periodic data audits to ensure data consistency and accuracy. Administer all HR modules on PaySpace. Assist with statutory reporting such as Employment equity and skills development. Coordinate committees on wellness, training, health and safety, culture, and communications as needed. Maintain HR templates. Prepare employment contracts, change letters, increase letters, etc. Generate HR reports when required. Assist with HR issues and general administration duties.
4. Payroll and Benefits Administration: Support the benefits enrollment process and assist employees with benefit-related inquiries. Coordinate with benefits providers to resolve issues and ensure timely processing of benefits. Assist in organizing and facilitating employee wellness programs and initiatives. Stay updated on labour laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Assist in processing payroll by collecting, verifying, and inputting employee data. Liaise with payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll runs. Support benefits and deductions processing (e.g., pensions, health insurance, bonuses). Reconcile payroll reports and address any discrepancies. Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, taxation, and payslips.

Minimum education and experience

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. X years of Human Resource experience. X years of payroll experience.

Additional requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, HRIS such as PaySpace. Exposure to payroll processes and systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, SAP, etc.). Good knowledge of employment/labour law. Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and regulations. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Personal attributes

Organized with keen attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems when necessary.

The IsoMetrix DNA encompasses the following core values and behaviours: Own It! Do the right thing! Embrace Ideas! Win together! Think Beyond!