HR Operations & Payroll Manager

Hirefarout; Johannesburg; Híbrido; ZAR 750.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

23 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution

Employer-funded death cover

Work equipment and data SIM

Descripción de la vacante

Hirefarout, Johannesburg-based non-profit, is seeking an HR Operations & Payroll Manager to scale people operations nationwide. You will oversee HR operations, payroll, compliance and industrial relations across a sizable distributed workforce, reporting to the Chief of Staff.

Hybrid work arrangement in Johannesburg with a focus on data-driven HR systems and automation. The role requires a degree in HR/Business/Law/Engineering or related analytical field, and at least 5 years in HR or payroll.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Law, Engineering or related analytical field.
• 5+ years' experience in HR, payroll or operational management.
• Experience overseeing payroll/compliance for large, multi-site workforce.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and optimise HR operations across a large workforce.
• Oversee monthly payroll reviews, reconciliations and compliance.
• Manage and develop the HR and payroll team.
• Design and implement scalable HR workflows and automation.
• Build HR dashboards and reporting across headcount, payroll and records.
• Ensure compliance with SA labour legislation and IR processes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on workforce cost monitoring and risk management.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Process design

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Law, Engineering or related analytical field

Herramientas

Power BI

Automation tools

HRIS implementations

Descripción del empleo

Johannesburg | Hybrid

R750,000 – R800,000 per year

Help scale people operations in a national education non-profit

Drive smarter HR systems through data, AI and automation

Role Overview

A growing South African non-profit focused on creating better education and employment opportunities for young people is looking for an HR Operations & Payroll Manager. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-driven organisation that is expanding its reach across the country.

Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, you will oversee HR operations, payroll, compliance and industrial relations across a large, geographically distributed workforce. Beyond managing day-to-day operations, you’ll play a key role in improving processes, implementing systems and leveraging technology to help the organisation scale efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise HR operations, including employee contracting, onboarding, offboarding and records management across a large workforce.
• Oversee monthly payroll reviews, reconciliations, statutory submissions and compliance across multiple employee categories.
• Manage and develop the HR and payroll team, ensuring accountability, operational efficiency and effective industrial relations processes.
• Design and implement scalable HR workflows, systems and automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual administration.
• Build and maintain HR dashboards and reporting across headcount, payroll, employee records, leave, compliance and operational performance.
• Oversee compliance with South African labour legislation, employment equity requirements, disciplinary procedures and workplace health and safety standards.
• Partner with senior leadership to monitor workforce costs, identify operational risks and support future organisational growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant degree in HR, Business, Law, Engineering or a related analytical field, with at least 5 years' experience in HR, payroll or operational management. Equivalent practical management experience will also be considered.
• Experience overseeing HR, payroll or people-intensive operations for a workforce of at least 300 employees, ideally within a larger or multi-site organisation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, data analysis and reporting.
• Proven experience designing, implementing or improving operational processes, workflows and systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team within a high-volume operational environment.
• Working knowledge of South African labour legislation, industrial relations, disciplinary processes and payroll compliance.
• Exposure to HR systems implementations, Power BI, automation or AI-supported reporting would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• R750,000 – R800,000 per year.
• 23 days' annual leave.
• Employer pension contribution
• Employer-funded death cover.
• Work equipment and a data SIM.