HR & Payroll Manager

Hire Resolve; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking a hands-on HR & Payroll Manager for their team in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal. This crucial role involves leading a generalist HR team while managing payroll functions and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Human Resources, at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, and strong operational knowledge. This is a full-time, on-site job requiring resilience and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a Human Resources Manager role.
• At least 2 years of hands-on payroll function experience using Pastel Payroll.
• Knowledge of labor laws and employee wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll cycle for multiple companies.
• Drive recruitment strategies aligning with Employment Equity Plan.
• Act as the representative during union negotiations.

Skills

Operational experience in Industrial Relations

Strong leadership abilities

Payroll function management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Payspace

Pastel Payroll

Job description

HR & Payroll Manager | Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal

A prominent diagnostics and healthcare group is seeking a hands‑on, strategic HR & Payroll Manager to lead their HR department in Amanzimtoti. This role requires a unique blend of high‑level organisational strategy and deep‑dive operational excellence, acting as a crucial "player‑coach" who can lead a generalist team while remaining the primary custodian of end‑to‑end payroll and industrial relations functions.

Key Performance Areas:

• End‑To‑End Payroll & Benefits Administration: Manage the full payroll cycle using Payspace and Pastel Payroll across multiple companies. Act as the primary liaison between staff and service providers for Medical Aid and Pension schemes.
• Strategic Management & Leadership: Work directly with Senior and Executive Management to align HR initiatives with overarching business goals, advising leadership on workforce planning and task alignment.
• Compliance, Skills Development & EE: Drive recruitment strategies that strictly align with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and transformation targets. Formulate and submit the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) while overseeing HWSETA requirements.
• Employee & Industrial Relations: Act as the official company representative during union negotiations and consultative meetings. Manage all CCMA proceedings, including preparation, to protect company interests and uphold labor law. Assist the organization heavily with restructuring processes and Section 189 procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: A degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of working experience in a Human Resources Manager role.
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience running a full payroll function from start to finish on Pastel Payroll, ESS, and Payspace (essential).
• Technical & Industry Knowledge: Strong operational experience in Industrial Relations (IR), Section 189 processes, CCMA representation, and labor laws. Sound knowledge of HWSETA administration, WSP/ATR submissions, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Attributes: High emotional resilience ("thick‑skinned"), strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record of instilling workplace discipline.
• Logistics: Fully based in person in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal.