Payroll & HR Admin Analyst

Epiroc Group; Boksburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining and construction company is seeking a Payroll & HR Admin Analyst in Boksburg, Gauteng. The role involves delivering payroll and HR services, establishing efficient processes, and managing external provider relationships. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong automation skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment with an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Payroll and/or HR Admin role.
• Strong track record of technical skills for automation.
• Knowledge of agile methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish a modern payroll and HR administration process.
• Manage external provider relationships.
• Drive process improvements using digitization.

Skills

Project management

Automation initiatives

Payroll and HR administration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

Tools

Payspace

PowerBI

Microsoft 365

ServiceNow

Job description

Payroll & HR Admin Analyst

Functional area: Human Resources

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid

Country/Region: ZA

City: Boksburg

Location: Boksburg, GT, ZA, 1467

Date of posting: Nov 21, 2025

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.
• Oversee the Master Data compliance with all legal reporting requirements.
• System management responsibility of regional/local systems like Payspace, T&A, ticketing system etc.
• In close collaboration with Epiroc IT and Global RPA team responsibly for local and regional integrations.
• Setup, maintenance and analysis of PowerBI module in Payspace
• Drive and take ownership of improvement tasks, processes and routines within the area
• Processing tickets and act as 2nd line support to employees and managers
• Processing payroll when necessary, as stand-in to administrators
• Continuously analyse and 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
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of working as Payroll and/or HR Admin specialist
• Experience in project management
• Technical skills and experience to support with automation initiatives like API
• Extensive knowledge and experience of payroll and HR administration process and a firm understanding of accounting principles
• Knowledge of Payspace or similar payroll systems is an advantage
• Knowledge of PowerBI or similar data analysis tools
• 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
• Experience of digitalization and automation of HR processes
• 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

Last date to apply: 05 December 2025

It all starts with people. 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