HR and Payroll Manager

Recruiter:

Sentinel Staffing Services

Job Ref:

CET004113/MO

Date posted:

Friday, February 21, 2025

Location:

Ekurhuleni, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable Monthly

SUMMARY:
My client is currently looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll and HR functions across a group of companies, managing both wages and salaried employees. The position is based in Boksburg and the department consists of an HR/Payroll Manager and a Payroll Administrator.

POSITION INFO:

Key Attributes & Responsibilities:

Strong HR and payroll expertise
Hardworking, approachable, honest, and trustworthy
Ability to manage the entire HR and Payroll department with assistance from a Payroll Admin
Proactive, able to take ownership, and committed to improving department efficiency
10+ years of payroll administration/management experience
Ability to thrive in a non-corporate working environment
Meticulous attention to detail

Payroll Requirements:

Sage VIP Premier expertise (non-negotiable)
Experience with hourly and salaried payroll processing
Clocking system integration for payroll processing
Familiarity with an ESS system
Handling of leave pay during shutdowns
Skilled in reporting, software updates, backups, and GL exports
Understanding payroll transactions’ impact on accounting
MEIBC & MIBFA experience essential
Managing third-party payments, applications, resignations, and submissions
RMA annual returns & biannual EMP501 submissions on VIP & EasyFile
Stats SA questionnaires

HR Requirements:

Knowledge of BCEA & MEIBC regulations
Drafting and managing employment contracts & company policies
Employee onboarding & offboarding
Managing employee benefits

Preferred HR Skills:

Employment Equity, Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), and Annual Training Reports (ATR)
Health & Safety standards compliance
Understanding of POPIA, FPAA, and Cybercrimes Act
Employee wellness, grievance handling & disciplinary procedures
Talent retention, career planning & job grading

Computer Literacy:

Sage VIP Premier – Essential
MS Office (Excel & Outlook – Essential)
Clocking system experience (preferably Uniclox or equivalent)

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