HR Tech & AI Systems Lead

Mukuru; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mukuru is seeking a Human Capital Systems Manager to shape and lead our HC technology ecosystem, driving advancements in HRIS, ATS, payroll and AI initiatives. You will champion data integrity, governance and insightful analytics to inform decision-making across the business.

You will partner with Technology, Finance and Payroll stakeholders to deliver seamless employee experiences, optimise system landscapes and implement digital transformations that scale with growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience with HR technology, HRIS, payroll or enterprise systems.
• Proven experience leading system optimisation, integrations and digital transformation.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS and payroll platforms.
• Strong knowledge of remuneration, payroll governance requirements.
• Experience managing vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience implementing AI, automation or workflow transformation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise our Human Capital systems landscape, including HRIS, ATS, payroll and other people technologies.
• Develop and execute the HC technology roadmap aligned to business and People strategy.
• Drive system enhancements, integrations, testing, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Technology, Finance, Payroll and business stakeholders to deliver seamless employee experiences.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve People processes using AI and intelligent automation.
• Design and implement AI-powered solutions, workflows and digital experiences.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies that improve efficiency, reporting and decision-making.
• Evaluate new tools and innovations that can create measurable business value.
• Act as the custodian of the payroll systems environment, ensuring functionality, governance and continuous optimisation.
• Partner closely with Payroll teams to support system requirements, enhancements and reporting needs.
• Ensure payroll technology supports remuneration practices, compliance requirements and business growth.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to enhance ATS functionality and candidate experience.
• Improve recruitment workflows, automation and system integrations.
• Ensure recruitment technology remains secure, efficient and scalable.
• Leverage data and analytics to provide actionable workforce insights.
• Improve reporting capabilities and support data-driven decision-making across the business.
• Champion data integrity and governance across all Human Capital systems.

Skills

HRIS

ATS

Payroll

API Integrations

Power Automate

AI

Data Analytics

Vendor Management

Tools

PaySpace

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Mukuru is seeking a Human Capital Systems Manager to shape and lead our HC technology ecosystem, driving advancements in HRIS, ATS, payroll and AI initiatives. You will champion data integrity, governance and insightful analytics to inform decision-making across the business.

You will partner with Technology, Finance and Payroll stakeholders to deliver seamless employee experiences, optimise system landscapes and implement digital transformations that scale with growth.