Senior Hr Generalist — Lead Policy, Relations & Talent

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaire Graff Estate is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Generalist to join our HR team in Stellenbosch. You will handle payroll cycles and end-to-end HR activities, ensuring compliance and accurate data across the estate.

The role requires 3–5 years in generalist HR with payroll, strong knowledge of SA labour legislation, and proficiency with payroll systems. Hospitality experience and a service mindset are advantageous. This is an on-site position in a premium estate environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a generalist HR role with payroll responsibility.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation, BCEA, PAYE, UIF and COIDA.

Responsibilities

• Manage fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles, including overtime, leave, deductions, new appointments, promotions and terminations.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing, reconciliations, salary journals, reporting and statutory submissions (SARS, UIF, COIDA).
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and onboarding: advertising, shortlisting, interviews, references and offers.
• Provide HR guidance to managers on employee relations, disciplinary processes, performance management and probation.
• Maintain accurate employee records, ESS, pension fund administration and payroll data integrity.
• Coordinate performance management, training, development, wellness and engagement initiatives.
• Prepare HR and payroll reports and assist with audits and HR projects.
• Act as a professional contact for employees and managers on HR/payroll matters.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll

Excel

Education

Bachelors in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology/Business Management

Tools

SAGE 300/Pastel Evolution

ESS

Job description

HR & Payroll Generalist DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE

Job Description

HR & Payroll Generalist

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on HR & Payroll Generalist to join our HR team at Delaire Graff Estate.

This is a diverse role suited to someone who enjoys both the people side of HR and the technical accuracy of payroll. You will work closely with employees, managers, the Head of HR and Finance Manager to ensure a professional, efficient and compliant HR service across the Estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the fortnightly and monthly payroll cycle, including overtime, tips, commission, leave, deductions, new appointments, promotions and terminations.

• Ensure accurate payroll processing, reconciliations, control accounts, salary journals, reporting and statutory submissions, including SARS, UIF and COIDA.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, references and offers.

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers on employee relations, disciplinary processes, performance management and probation.

• Maintain accurate employee records, ESS, pension fund administration and payroll information and ensure strong data integrity.

• Coordinate performance management, training, employee development, wellness and employee engagement initiatives.

• Prepare HR and payroll reports and assist with audits, statutory requirements and HR projects.

• Act as a professional and approachable point of contact for employees and managers on HR and payroll matters.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive, approachable and patient personality!

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or a related field.

• Payroll qualification/experience.

• 3–5 years' experience in a generalist HR role with payroll responsibility.

• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation, BCEA, PAYE, UIF and COIDA.

• Strong Excel skills and experience with SAGE 300/Pastel Evolution and ESS will be advantageous.

• Previous experience in hospitality or a service environment will be advantageous.

• SDF (skills development facilitator) certification advantageous.

You Should Be

• Highly organised and detail‑oriented.

• Able to communicate in English and Afrikaans.

• Numerically strong with excellent problem‑solving skills.

• Professional, approachable and service‑oriented.

• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

• Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple deadlines.

• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships at all levels.

• Honest, reliable, proactive and able to work independently.

If you are passionate about HR, enjoy working with people and have a strong payroll background, we would love to hear from you.

Join our team and become part of the unique Delaire Graff Estate experience.

Delaire is an equal opportunity employer.