HR Operations & Payroll Specialist

Pinnacle; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Midrand, South Africa is seeking a Human Capital Officer to support and execute core HR functions, ensuring smooth HC operations and a positive employee experience. The role covers onboarding, payroll administration, employee relations, policy maintenance, performance improvement processes, EE reporting, and liaison with managers and external partners.

If you are deadline-driven with strong communication and HR systems experience, this is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Matric
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Psychology
• Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent labour relations skills
• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
• Able to complete basic calculations, analyze and compile HC reports
• Organized individual who is deadline-driven with good time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Skilled at using HC/HR/Payroll systems
• Ability to speak an additional South African language will be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding and induction for new employees
• Act as a first point of contact for employee queries and concerns
• Support resolution of employee relations issues in line with company policy
• Promote a positive workplace culture and employee engagement
• Maintain accurate employee records, databases and HR systems
• Prepare employment contracts, letters, and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies
• Take responsibility for monthly payroll administration including engagements, terminations, remuneration, and changes
• Manage payroll paperwork and accurately capture system data
• Oversee leave management on the HC payroll system
• Manage employee particulars on the HC system
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in line with current labour laws
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal requirements related to employment
• Manage internal labour relations processes and advise managers
• Compile warnings and organize disciplinary hearings
• Project manage and represent the Company at the CCMA
• Manage PIP processes to support performance improvement
• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical aid, pension/provident funds, death benefit plans, disability
• Prepare various monthly and quarterly HC reports
• Prepare audit reports as required
• Update organograms and orchestrate employee engagement initiatives
• Monitor employee satisfaction and take action to enhance workplace experience
• Organise and minute quarterly Employment Equity meetings
• Assist in EE reports and development of performance improvement plans
• Collaborate with consultants to meet legislative requirements
• Coordinate employee training and development programs
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly HC reports

Skills

HR systems

Payroll

Labour relations

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Recruitment

EE reporting

Education

Bachelors in Human Resources or Psychology

Matric

Tools

Payspace

HR/Payroll systems

Job description

Pinnacle Midrand, South Africa is seeking a Human Capital Officer to support and execute core HR functions, ensuring smooth HC operations and a positive employee experience. The role covers onboarding, payroll administration, employee relations, policy maintenance, performance improvement processes, EE reporting, and liaison with managers and external partners.

If you are deadline-driven with strong communication and HR systems experience, this is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a