Human Capital Practitioner

Humankind Group; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind Group is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to lead payroll, ER and general HR in a fast-paced environment. The role requires hands-on ownership, advising employees and management on labour matters, and ensuring accurate payroll processing.

You will drive PIPs, disciplinary investigations, and HR compliance under SA labour law, while maintaining precise records and supporting HR projects. Strong Excel skills and PaySpace proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR, industrial psychology, labour relations or related field.
• Minimum 8 years' payroll experience.
• At least 2 years' hands-on PaySpace Payroll experience.
• Strong practical experience in employee relations.
• Experience managing PIPs, disciplinary processes, investigations and hearings.
• Solid knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing.
• Capture and verify payroll inputs, adjustments, deductions, leave and employee benefits.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate and resolve payroll queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and provide relevant insights to management.
• Manage and facilitate employee relations matters in a fair, consistent and professional manner.
• Guide managers through disciplinary and corrective action processes.
• Conduct and facilitate disciplinary investigations, meetings and hearings.
• Drive and oversee Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Provide guidance on grievances, performance concerns and employee-related matters.
• Ensure HR and ER practices remain aligned with South African labour legislation.
• Provide guidance and support on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with statutory HR compliance and reporting.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as required.
• Build strong working relationships with employees and management.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

HR policy guidance

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Disciplinary guidance

Education

Diploma/Degree in HR or related field

Tools

PaySpace Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being the person people can rely on to get things done accurately and efficiently? Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Consultant with strong payroll and employee relations experience to join their team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes ownership, works independently and is confident advising both employees and management on HR and labour-related matters.

Key Responsibilities Payroll

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing.
• Capture and verify payroll inputs, adjustments, deductions, leave and employee benefits.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate and resolve payroll queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and provide relevant insights to management.

Employee Relations

• Manage and facilitate employee relations matters in a fair, consistent and professional manner.
• Guide managers through disciplinary and corrective action processes.
• Conduct and facilitate disciplinary investigations, meetings and hearings.
• Drive and oversee Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Provide guidance on grievances, performance concerns and employee-related matters.
• Ensure HR and ER practices remain aligned with South African labour legislation.

General HR

• Provide guidance and support on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with statutory HR compliance and reporting.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as required.
• Build strong working relationships with employees and management.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years' payroll experience.
• Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience using PaySpace Payroll.
• Strong practical experience in Employee Relations .
• Proven experience managing PIPs, disciplinary processes, investigations and hearings .
• Good knowledge of South African labour legislation .
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proactive and highly organised.
• Comfortable taking ownership and working independently.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Confident dealing with sensitive employee matters.
• A strong communicator who can engage effectively with both employees and management.
• A natural problem solver with a "get it done" approach.
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information.

If you have extensive payroll experience, strong Employee Relations exposure and hands-on PaySpace experience, we'd love to hear from you.