HR Administrator / Payroll Specialist, Johannesburg, South Africa

Contribute to & Execute HR Strategy
• Support the execution of the business plan through the implementation of
people strategies that attract, develop, and retain employees.
• Assist in driving HR initiatives aligned to operational and organisational goals.

HR Business Partnering
• Drive the effective execution of local HR initiatives.
• Coach and support line managers on HR policies, procedures, and best
practices.
• Coordinate workforce planning activities and provide recommendations to
management.
• Support organisational development and change management initiatives.
• Ensure people-related considerations are incorporated into business planning
and operational activities.
• Promote a positive and high-performance workplace culture through employee
engagement and leadership support.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with employees, management,
and employee representatives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, grievances, disciplinary
processes, and labour-related concerns.

Culture Management
• Foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performing organisational culture.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and action plans.
• Monitor employee satisfaction and assist in addressing concerns proactively.
• Assist in implementing talent management and employee experience initiatives.
Talent Acquisition & Management
• Support recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing,
onboarding, and induction processes.
• Coordinate recruitment administration and ensure compliance with recruitment
procedures.
• Conduct reference and background checks.
• Assist with succession planning and talent pipeline development.
• Ensure accurate onboarding documentation and process compliance.
• Ensure salary and wage compliance in line with legislation and company
policies.

Employee Relations
• Investigate and resolve grievances and whistleblower complaints.
• Support line managers with performance management processes.
• Prepare disciplinary documentation and assist with hearings and CCMA matters
where required.
• Guide managers on misconduct, incapacity, and performance-related issues.
• Support fair and consistent employee relations practices across the business.

HR Reporting
• Track HR movements and maintain accurate HR records.
• Compile HR reports, scorecards, and analytics to support decision-making.
• Analyse HR data and provide insights to management.
Project Management
• Participate in HR-related projects including system implementations, policy
updates, and organisational initiatives.
• Monitor project timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Prepare and present KPI and HR-related reports.
• Assist with organisational development processes, including job descriptions
and job grading coordination.

Compliance
• Coordinate Employment Equity tracking, reporting, and submissions.
• Coordinate Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR)
submissions.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with labour legislation and
organisational requirements.
• Maintain compliance with BCEA, LRA, EE, and other applicable labour
legislation.