People Operations Analyst

Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd.; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flooring manufacturer in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a People Operations Analyst to manage HR data, enhance payroll processes, and provide insights for strategic decisions. This role demands strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on compliance and data integrity. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in HR or a related field and have over 2 years of hands-on experience in HR operations. Join us in shaping workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in HR administration, HR operations, or payroll support roles.
• Strong knowledge of labor legislation and compliance requirements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.

Responsibilities

• HR system administration and data stewardship.
• Building and consuming reports for performance management.
• Supporting payroll processes and liaising with payroll officer.

Skills

HR data management

Data analysis

Payroll processes

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SAGE People

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

ERS Bio

Job description

Are you passionate about turning insights into action and shaping the future of workplace culture?

We're looking for a dynamic People Operations Analyst to dive deep into HR data, uncover trends, and drive strategic decisions that empower our teams.

About the Company

Belgotex is Africa's leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer.

As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market.

Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.

Corporate Values

Better Together : We believe that people inspire greatness.

It takes a team to achieve our world class standards, and we can't do any of this alone.

We Tread Softly : We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.

Deep Focus : We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.

Curiosity : True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.

Courage : We're not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.

Purpose of this Role

The People Operations Analyst is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations, including maintaining accurate employee records, managing time & attendance systems, supporting payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations.

This role serves as a vital link between HR, payroll, and operations teams to ensure data integrity, process efficiency, and workforce compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• People Systems : This includes the HR system administration (Updates, maintenance etc), data stewardship, system optimisation and utilisation as well as automation and related user support. This also includes the project management of HR related system initiatives, implementing new systems, modules and enhancements.
• People Reporting and Analytics : Building, compiling and consuming reports and analytics / dashboards to serve the entire business needs on performance management, employment equity, time and attendance and other people and payroll related metrics that need to be measured to assist leaders in the business to make decisions that meet the company's goals.
• Remuneration, Benefits and Incentive programmes : To support employees that are linked to the performance management framework and the methodologies used therein.
• Payroll Support & Liaison : Provide accurate payroll inputs by compiling and validating employee and attendance data. Work closely with the payroll officer to resolve discrepancies and ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Compliance and Data Privacy : Ensure HR operations adhere to labour legislation, company policies and audit requirements. Maintain confidentiality and secure access to sensitive employee information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years' experience in HR administration, HR operations, or payroll support roles.
• Experience with HRIS and time & attendance systems: SAGE People and Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI and ERS Bio.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of HR data management and payroll processes.
• Understanding of labor legislation and compliance requirements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across HR, payroll, and operations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on process.

Competencies

• Individual Contributor
• Valuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
• Work standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self‑imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Planning and Organising - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.