HR & Payroll Specialist - Boysens, Johannesburg

About the Role

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Specialist to join their Johannesburg team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can manage full payroll functions while supporting core HR operations, employee relations, and compliance within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using SAGE Payroll, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and legislative compliance.

• Administer employee benefits, compensation, and statutory deductions.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

• Handle employee relations, queries, and HR administration.

• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and internal HR policies.

• Maintain and update employee records, HR systems, and payroll data.

• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives.

• Prepare payroll and HR reports for management as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Payroll, or a related field

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in HR and Payroll

• Proven experience with SAGE Payroll (essential)

• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and payroll compliance

• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments will be advantageous

Key Skills & Competencies

Payroll Administration | SAGE Payroll | HR Operations | Employee Relations | Recruitment & Onboarding | Benefits Administration | Labour Law Compliance | HR Reporting | Data Management | Confidentiality | Attention to Detail