HR Generalist: Payroll & HRIS Expert (Polokwane)

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual performance bonus

Professional development

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an HR Generalist with payroll and HRIS expertise to manage the full payroll cycle, maintain the HRIS, and generate comprehensive HR reports. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, data integrity, and regulatory compliance within the SA framework.

The ideal candidate has a relevant HR/Payroll qualification and at least 3 years of HR generalist experience with payroll responsibilities, proficiency in VIP/Sage/Workday, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR Generalist roles with payroll focus
• Proficiency in payroll software and HRIS systems
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation and UIF submissions
• Excellent data entry accuracy and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, compliant with legislation
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and accuracy
• Generate HR reports (payroll summaries, headcount, compliance)
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding and ensure data capture in HRIS
• Support recruitment admin, employee queries, and generalist tasks
• Liaise with external payroll providers and benefit administrators
• Troubleshoot payroll and HRIS issues
• Ensure compliance with SA payroll and tax regulations

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS management

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Relevant HR/Payroll qualification

Tools

VIP

Sage

Workday

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an HR Generalist with payroll and HRIS expertise to manage the full payroll cycle, maintain the HRIS, and generate comprehensive HR reports. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, data integrity, and regulatory compliance within the SA framework.

The ideal candidate has a relevant HR/Payroll qualification and at least 3 years of HR generalist experience with payroll responsibilities, proficiency in VIP/Sage/Workday, and strong Excel skills.