HR & Payroll Generalist

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed Human Resource Consultants in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced HR/Payroll Consultant to manage payroll and end-to-end HR processes. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and payroll submissions while ensuring compliance and accuracy.

The role requires 3–5 years of HR with payroll experience, a relevant HR qualification, and proficiency in SAGE 300/Pastel Evolution. Fluency in English and Afrikaans is preferred, with a strong focus on confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or related field.
• Payroll qualification or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years' generalist HR with payroll responsibility.
• Sound knowledge of SA labour legislation like BCEA, PAYE, UIF, and COIDA.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fortnightly and monthly payroll, including overtime, leave, terminations, and promotions.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, and SARS/UIF/COIDA submissions.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.
• Provide HR support on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records, ESS, and pension fund administration.
• Coordinate performance management, training, and wellness initiatives.
• Prepare HR and payroll reports and assist with audits and HR projects.
• Serve as a professional contact for HR and payroll matters.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR Generalist

Recruitment & onboarding

SAGE 300 / Pastel Evolution

MS Excel

Employee relations

Confidentiality

English-Afrikaans comms

Education

HR qualification

Payroll qualification

Bachelor-level degree

Tools

SAGE 300

Pastel Evolution

ESS

Job description

Reference: 11338 CDS

Consultant: Carina de Swardt

Job Description:

• Manage fortnightly and monthly payroll, including overtime, tips, commissions, leave, deductions, appointments, promotions, and terminations.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, and statutory submissions including SARS, UIF, and COIDA.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.
• Provide HR support to managers on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, performance management, and probation.
• Maintain accurate employee records, payroll information, ESS, and pension fund administration.
• Coordinate performance management, training, employee development, wellness, and engagement initiatives.
• Prepare HR and payroll reports and assist with audits, statutory requirements, and HR projects.
• Act as a professional point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR and payroll matters.

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or a related field.
• Payroll qualification and/or experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in a generalist HR role with payroll responsibility.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation, BCEA, PAYE, UIF, and COIDA.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with SAGE 300/Pastel Evolution and ESS advantageous.
• Hospitality or service industry experience advantageous.
• SDF certification advantageous.
• Strong numerical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently.