HR / Payroll Manager

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering solutions seeks an HR/Payroll Manager to drive HR initiatives and manage the full HR function. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, robust knowledge of South African labour laws, and experience in recruitment and payroll. This role involves improving workplace morale and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Join a dynamic team focused on people management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience, with 5-6 years at supervisory/managerial level.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment strategies to attract high-calibre talent.
• Manage recruitment lifecycle including screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee payroll processing and compliance.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Knowledge of South African labour legislation

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

SUMMARY

Are you a strategic HR leader ready to shape people, performance, and culture in a fast-growing engineering environment?

POSITION INFO

Company and Job Description:

A leading company in the Industrial Automation & Instrumentation Engineering Solutions Industry invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of HR/Payroll Manager.

My client is seeking a dedicated, proactive, and detail-oriented HR/Payroll Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in driving HR initiatives aligned with company objectives while managing the full HR function, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll oversight, and organizational development. This role is ideal for an HR professional with strong leadership capabilities, sound knowledge of South African labour legislation, and a passion for people management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of effective recruitment strategies to attract high-calibre talent.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding experience by coordinating employee orientation and initial training support.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee queries and concerns, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Manage workplace conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary processes in line with company policies and labour legislation.
• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives to improve morale, productivity, and staff retention.
• Support the execution of performance management and appraisal processes, providing guidance and support to line managers.
• Manage bursary programs, MICT SETA compliance, learnerships, payroll coordination, and Employment Equity administration.
• Identify organisational training and development needs and coordinate relevant learning and skills development programmes.
• Assist with career development planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with labour laws, internal policies, and relevant industry regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, contracts, and HR information systems.
• Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, and leave management to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in the development, review, and enforcement of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor HR and labour market trends and recommend best-practice improvements to enhance HR effectiveness.
• Support change management initiatives and organisational development strategies aligned with business objectives.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience, with 5–6 years at supervisory/managerial level
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll, EE & BEE