HR Generalist and Payroll Specialist

4 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa EMPIRE RECRUITMENT Full time

The role of an HR Generalist and Payroll Specialist at Empire Recruitment is to support the business by providing consultation, advice, and guidance on HR-related matters while ensuring efficient payroll administration.

Key responsibilities include:

Payroll Administration

Accurate processing of employee salaries, benefits, and other payroll-related tasks.

Payroll Reconciliations

Regularly reconciling payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.

Registration of new employees

Coordinating the registration process for new hires, including obtaining necessary documentation and setting up their payrolls.

Payroll Queries and Reports

Responding to employee queries regarding their payrolls and generating reports as required.

Job Profiling

Creating and maintaining accurate job profiles to ensure effective recruitment and talent management.

Business Partnering

Fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to drive business outcomes and improve operational efficiency.

Employee Engagement

Developing initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

HR Administration

Providing administrative support to the HR team, including maintaining accurate records and databases.

This role requires a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of HR and payroll principles.

In terms of qualifications and experience, we are looking for someone with:

  • A minimum of 4-5 years' experience in HR generalist roles with a focus on payroll.
  • Extensive knowledge of South African labour legislation, including UIF, SDF, PAYE, and WCA.
  • Sound knowledge of SA Labour Legislation, including BEE, EE, BCEA, and LRA.
  • Related experience in all HR component areas, such as compensation and benefits, employee relations, etc.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to use databases for recording and reporting.

We offer a competitive salary of R250,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, plus additional benefits. If you are a motivated and results-driven professional looking for a challenging opportunity, please submit your application.



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