Payroll & HR Admin

Epiroc; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of mining and construction solutions seeks a Payroll & HR Administrator based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll and HR processes while ensuring compliance and efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, as well as fluency in English. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll and HR administration processes.
• Knowledge of agile methods and tools like Teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage payroll and HR administration processes.
• Update and manage HR master data, including documentation.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding HR policies.

Skills

Fluency in English

Great communication skills

Proactive problem-solver

Continuous improvement mindset

Strong self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

Tools

SuccessFactors

Microsoft 365

ServiceNow

Payspace

Job description

Payroll & HR Administrator

Purpose of the role

Deliver the Payroll & HR Admin service offering to maximize the business performance.

Core responsibilities / expectations

• Establish a professional, modern and lean payroll and HR administration process
• External provider management like payroll, T&A partners, relocation, tax and pension providers etc.
• Updating and managing HR master data including filing of documentation
• Processing payroll
• Adhering to and continuously staying updated on internal HR processes and policies
• Communicating to internal stakeholders, providing information and advice linked to internal HR policies and processes
• Processing tickets and act as 1st line support to employees and managers
• Manage a lean process for administrating payroll and taxes in close collaboration with Payroll & HR Specialist
• Oversee the Master Data compliance with all legal reporting requirements.
• Continuously improve processes and ways of working, while using digitization and agile methodology as an enabler to achieve further efficiencies
• Be a role‑model for data‑driven ways of working
• Act as One HR through active collaboration with HR colleagues, locally, regionally and globally
• Actively contribute to the development of the RCoE HR

Reporting line

Reports to Senior Payroll & HR Admin Specialist, RCoE

Requirements

Knowledge and experience

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant area, such as Human Resources Management, Business Administration or similar
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role
• Fluency in English, both in speech and writing is a key requirement
• Extensive knowledge and experience of payroll and HR administration process and a firm understanding of accounting principles
• Good knowledge of cloud-based payroll and HR administration systems like SuccessFactors, or similar as well as Microsoft 365 and Teams and ticketing system like ServiceNow
• Knowledge of Payspace or similar payroll systems is an advantage
• Knowledge in agile methods and tools like Teams

Personality

• Great communicator, both verbally and written and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders and have a strong ownership with a business mindset
• Strong continuous improvement mindset combined with innovation and service mindset
• Proactive problem‑solver with the end‑users best interest in mind
• Strong self‑management skills, motivation and ability to contribute to development

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Last date to apply: 5 December 2025

All new thinkers are welcome. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support. All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com