Interim HR & Payroll Specialist

Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Gauteng is looking for a seasoned HR Manager to oversee the implementation of SAGE 300 People and manage payroll processes. The ideal candidate has a B-Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management and extensive experience in HR and Payroll Management. Responsibilities include leading data migration testing, ensuring compliance, and facilitating skills transfer to internal teams. This role offers a chance to impact our HR practices significantly.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in HR and Payroll Management.
• Proven experience in ERP system transitions.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of SAGE 300 People HR modules.
• Lead data migration testing and ensure accuracy from legacy systems.
• Address prior audit findings through system configuration.
• Collaborate with internal auditors during migration testing.
• Manage parallel payroll runs and ensure system alignment.
• Oversee leave take-on and year-end provision processes.
• Ensure documentation and audit trails are maintained.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and suggest improvements.
• Review system changes for alignment with HR requirements.
• Facilitate skills transfer to HR and Payroll team members.
• Handle ad-hoc project tasks as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processes

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

B-Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of SAGE 300 People HR modules.
• Lead data migration testing and ensure accuracy from legacy systems.
• Address prior audit findings through system configuration.
• Collaborate with internal auditors during migration testing.
• Manage parallel payroll runs and ensure system alignment.
• Oversee leave take-on and year-end provision processes.
• Ensure documentation and audit trails are maintained.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and suggest improvements.
• Review system changes for alignment with HR requirements.
• Facilitate skills transfer to HR and Payroll team members.
• Handle ad-hoc project tasks as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• A B-Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• 8–10 years’ experience in HR and Payroll Management.
• Proven experience in ERP system transitions.
• strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.