People & Payroll Generalist - HR, Payroll & Compliance

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Generalist to join our client's HR team. This role blends people-focused HR with the technical accuracy of payroll, working with employees, managers, the Head of HR and the Finance Manager to deliver a compliant and efficient HR service across the business.

Key duties include managing full payroll cycles, processing overtime and deductions, handling recruitment, onboarding, HRIS, pension administration, and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a generalist HR role with full payroll responsibility.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, PAYE, UIF, COIDA).
• Payroll qualification or formal payroll training is advantageous.
• Experience with SAGE 300, Pastel Evolution and ESS is advantageous.
• Hospitality, luxury hospitality or service-driven environments experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full fortnightly and monthly payroll cycle.
• Process overtime, tips, commissions, leave, deductions, new appointments, promotions and terminations.
• Prepare payroll reports and ensure accurate statutory submissions.
• Manage submissions relating to SARS, UIF and COIDA.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and data integrity.
• Assist with payroll audits and payroll-related queries.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Assist with employee relations and performance management.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Assist with pension fund administration and HR projects.

Skills

People skills

HR generalist

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR or related field

Tools

SAGE 300

Pastel Evolution

ESS

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Generalist to join our client's HR team. This role blends people-focused HR with the technical accuracy of payroll, working with employees, managers, the Head of HR and the Finance Manager to deliver a compliant and efficient HR service across the business.

Key duties include managing full payroll cycles, processing overtime and deductions, handling recruitment, onboarding, HRIS, pension administration, and ensuring timely