Hr Practitioner : Payroll And Remuneration - Durban

Datafin; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business solutions provider based in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a skilled HR Practitioner to manage payroll and remuneration processes. This role involves supporting employee benefits and system management while ensuring compliance with statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of relevant experience, including proven success with Sage People systems. If you possess strong communication skills and a high level of integrity, apply for this opportunity to contribute positively to employee engagement and organizational health.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant payroll and remuneration experience, including 2 years at Practitioner/Officer level.
• Proven track record with Sage People HR, Payroll and Self-service systems.
• Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, OHS and related labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll and remuneration process.
• Compile and submit HR reports for statutory compliance.
• Ensure accurate and complete payroll documentation.

Skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service orientation

MS Office proficiency

Education

Human Resources qualification

Tools

Sage People systems

MS Office

Job description

Environment

A dynamic provider of cost‑effective and innovative business solutions based in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a HR Practitioner to handle the end‑to‑end payroll and remuneration management activities (including employee benefits, Sage People systems, Remchannel, and Remeasure, as well as reporting) at the company.

This individual will also support the implementation of smart people management practices, fostering employee engagement, and supporting organisational health at the company.

Additionally, they will be responsible for serving as a trusted partner on all people‑related matters for both employees and managers.

Duties

• Payroll and Remuneration: Manage the end‑to‑end Payroll and Remuneration process, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Compile and time‑sously submit all payroll and remuneration reports required to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Proactively provide value‑adding input on the remuneration management process through the compilation and analysis of worksheets and reports.
• Responsible for the annual pay scales process, ensuring these are updated, accurate and applied accordingly.
• Administer the company’s annual and ad‑hoc remuneration review and incentive scheme processes (timelines, guidelines, data etc.).
• Prepare and submit remuneration data and comparatives to guide decision‑making.
• Ensure approval prior to processing payroll and all related documentation is received.
• Own and resolve remuneration queries.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders regarding input into the budget and audit processes.
• Effectively manage change and communication.
• Sage People systems: Ensure efficient, effective and optimal use of the Sage People Payroll, HR and ESS systems by all stakeholders (HR, Managers and Employees).
• Maintain, update and implement enhancements to the Sage People Payroll, HR and ESS systems.
• Accountable for the quality of the data on the system.
• Research opportunities to optimise the system(s) to align to the company’s digitalisation strategy.
• Respond appropriately to queries received and escalating when required.
• Train users on the system(s) as required.
• Effectively manage change and communication.
• Remchannel and Remeasure: Understand and utilise the Remchannel and Remeasure systems effectively.
• Guide Managers and HR when utilising the system.
• Manage the end‑to‑end job evaluation process.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to complete evaluations as required, ensuring accuracy and objectivity is maintained through the process.
• Review and sense‑check evaluation results, match to organisation design and provide feedback/recommendations.
• Extract and compile reports and data as required.
• Effectively manage change and communication.
• Reporting and Audits: Manage remuneration‑related statutory reporting processes.
• Compile and submit HR reports for statutory compliance in line with reporting timeframes (e.g. ROE, SARS IRP5 submission, SARS Interim Reconciliation).
• Compile and submit monthly ops and ad‑hoc value‑adding reports to the business.
• Compile and submit ad‑hoc payroll / remuneration related reports (e.g. Stats SA, Board Reports, Remchannel).
• Customise payroll reports as requested by HR or Business.
• Compile trend analysis reports as required.
• Ensure all reporting deadlines are met and queries are effectively resolved and communicated.
• Ensure all information contained in reports is accurate and complete.
• Manage the payroll audit process.
• Provide the relevant information for the BBBEE audit.
• Submit the information required for the Department of Labour audits.
• Effectively manage change and communication.
• Employee Benefits: Ensure employees understand benefits available by providing information, explanations and/or calculations.
• Arrange sessions with the medical aid broker when medical aid plan advice is required by employees.
• Arrange sessions with Hollard and/or NMG on employee’s Provident Fund and Group Life queries.
• Process applications and amendments in time for debit orders and for payroll deductions.
• Resolve employee queries empathetically, timeously and effectively.
• Represent employee queries and trends with the relevant stakeholders (internal or external).
• Arrange and co‑ordinate communication sessions.
• Effectively manage change and communication.
• General: Consistently exhibit authenticity and humility. These behaviours and actions need to be truly internalised.
• Who you are matters as much as what you do. Effectively align to the framework of the Leadership Attributes at the company as documented. Consistently exhibit the desired outcomes of Excellence, Relationships, Responsiveness, Accountability and Teamwork.
• Provide support to the HR team as required.
• Provide input into the performance, development and growth of the HR Administrator.
• Ensure effective resolution of employee and manager queries timeously and empathetically in line with the Company’s values and policies.
• Provide advice / input / feedback and ensure that all matters are dealt with professionally, timeously and confidentially.
• Ensure processes are well documented.
• Ensure accurate records and documentation are always maintained.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HR Acts whilst considering best practice.
• Plan and co‑ordinate HR activities such as communication sessions, induction, training and change management.
• Assist to facilitate training sessions as required.
• Ensure payments are processed within agreed timeframes and are aligned with the approved budget.
• Collate routine and ad‑hoc HR reports.
• Provide input to team events and team involvement, to enhance teamwork and engagement.
• Pro‑actively review processes with the intention of improving and innovating and take accountability for making required improvements.
• Review and renew service provider contracts and/or SLA's as required (e.g. Remchannel, Remeasure and VIP).
• Effectively manage change and communication.

Requirements

• Completion of a Human Resources qualification is a requirement.
• 5 years relevant payroll and remuneration experience is required, of which at least 2 years must be at a Practitioner / Officer level.
• Proven track record working on the Sage People HR, Payroll and Self‑service systems is required.
• Proven success working with statutory reporting, budgets and employee tax, UIF and SDL is required.
• Proven track record of sustained high performance is required.
• BCEA, LRA, OHS and related labour legislation knowledge and application is required.
• Knowledge of payroll‑related financial concepts is required.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Attributes

• High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently whilst being a strong team contributor.
• Ability to partner with and collaborate with various stakeholders (internal and external).
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Resilient and self‑confident.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
• Knowledge of Human Resource legislation, practices, policies and frameworks.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and multi‑task.
• Comfortable embracing change.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stress.
• Excellent administration skills.
• MS Office Skills.
• Quality orientation.
• Customer service orientation.
• Empathetic, patient and tolerant.
• Diplomatic and mindful of impact.
• Ability to manage expectations.
• Plan for and manage change (or words to that effect).