HR & Payroll Manager

Flair TM; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consultancy in Pretoria is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to oversee HR processes, manage payroll on Payspace, and ensure compliance with South African labour legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, and experience managing HR functions for 160-200 employees. This role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and offers an opportunity to implement strategic HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR & Payroll Manager with Payspace expertise.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and payroll compliance.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR processes including confirmations, job descriptions, and policy updates.
• Lead payroll processing for permanent and contract staff on Payspace.
• Oversee recruitment processes: vacancy advertising, CV screening, and interviews.
• Advise management on disciplinary processes and ensure HR compliance.
• Develop and implement annual training plans and talent management programs.

Skills

HR Management

Payroll Management

Recruitment

Industrial Relations

Compliance with Labour Laws

Leadership

Communication Skills

Tools

Payspace

Easyfile

Job description

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Strategy

• Oversee HR processes including confirmations, job descriptions, and HR policy updates.
• Manage all employee documentation (contracts, exits, certificates of service, UIF, etc.).
• Handle HR queries related to salaries, leave, and employment conditions.
• Maintain HR statistics and prepare monthly management reports.
• Process staff loans, advances, and educational assistance.
• Manage retrenchment processes, long service awards, and employee communications.

Payroll Management

• Lead payroll processing for permanent and contract staff on Payspace.
• Capture employee movements, leave, and salary adjustments.
• Prepare reconciliations, variance reports, and IRP5 submissions for management approval.
• Handle yearly increases, salary letters, and statutory submissions.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Oversee recruitment processes : vacancy advertising, CV screening, interviews, offers, and inductions.
• Ensure accurate onboarding and payroll integration for all new employees.

Industrial Relations & Compliance

• Advise management on disciplinary processes, counselling, and CCMA cases.
• Ensure all HR and IR processes comply with South African labour laws.

Training & Development

• Develop and implement annual training plans and talent management programs.
• Submit Skills Development and Employment Equity returns.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Oversee Workmans Compensation claims and related documentation.

Office Management & Timekeeping

• Monitor office equipment and supplies.
• Oversee daily biometric clock-ins and report attendance issues to management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR & Payroll Manager with Payspace expertise.
• Familiarity with Easyfile and other accounting or property management systems.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and payroll compliance.
• Experience managing payroll and HR functions for 160200 employees independently.
• Industry background is flexible; property or student accommodation experience advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this leadership role, apply today!