Payroll And Hris Specialist

Status Staffing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Payroll and HRIS Specialist to join their growing team. In this role, you will manage payroll processing, maintain HR systems, and ensure compliance with BBBEE reporting requirements. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of experience with Payroll and HRIS functions, including SAGE People, and advanced Excel skills. This permanent position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule and the opportunity for continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 Years Payroll and HRIS experience.
• Minimum 3 Years SAGE People experience.
• Experience with BBBEE reporting and WSP submissions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of payroll and payroll-related processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, submit and load banking files.
• Calculate various payroll-related earnings and deductions.

Skills

SAGE People experience

Advanced Excel skills

Payroll processing

BBBEE reporting

Time and attendance management

Education

Matric or equivalent

Job description

Payroll and HRIS Specialist

Reference: PC RC-1

Our client, based in De Waterkant, Cape Town, has an opportunity for an experienced Payroll and HRIS Specialist to join their team.

Employment Type: Permanent

Sector: Human Resources

Basic Salary: R

Start Date: ASAP / Immediate

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent
• Minimum 3 Years Payroll and HRIS experience
• Minimum 3 Years SAGE People experience (Payroll, position management, skills, EE and ESS)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with BBBEE reporting and WSP submissions

Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial: Ensure and contribute to minimisation of general expenses.
• Ensure accurate and time‑to‑time processing of payroll and payroll‑related processes in order not to incur any cost or penalties.
• Client: Ensure that all stakeholder (e.g., clients, AE's, insurers) communication is accurate, professional and relevant.
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure and contribute to achieving own and company required client satisfaction targets.
• Business Processes: Adhere to quality standards, processes, and service level agreements with the following processes (but not limited to):
• Process new employees and exits.
• Process all payroll transactions such as earnings, deductions, fringe benefits and employee benefits.
• Ensure time, attendance and leave processes and authorisations are adhered to, transactions captured and processed accordingly.
• Manage and process all ESS transactions.
• Resolve all payroll and ESS‑related queries.
• Process employee benefits and ensure portals and documents and reports are accurate and submitted on time.
• Submissions of all relevant returns.
• Ensure and process mid‑year and year‑end tax processes.
• Prepare payroll and other HRIS reports (equity, skills, position management, performance management et al.).
• Capture relevant employee information on the HR System.
• Prepare, submit and load banking files.
• Accurate record keeping and filing.
• Calculate various payroll related earnings and deductions.
• Payroll and HRIS functions on various ad‑hoc HR projects such as annual remuneration review, annual incentives etc.
• Responsible for capturing and maintaining the HRIS and customised reports.
• Work closely with the Finance and HR team as well as external HRIS contractors.
• Process and ensure WSP/ATR information are captured and up‑to‑date and prepare interim and submission reports.
• Process and ensure BBBEE information are captured and up‑to‑date and prepare interim and submission reports.
• Responsible for the capturing, maintenance, development and compiling of HR data, analytics and dashboards.
• Manage the functionality of LMS systems and promptly address user queries.
• Administer access and upgrades for Cloud‑based payroll systems.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed about the annual BEE strategy, detailing required spends across elements such as skills, CSI etc.
• Evaluate and oversee cell phone contracts, making decisions on new purchases and upgrades.
• Facilitate seamless integration between the direct hire platform and the payroll system.

Learning and Growth

Live the RBS values. Ensure continuous self‑development. Share information and knowledge with the team.

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 – 5:30

Should you meet all the requirements, apply at our website.

Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

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