HR/Payroll Officer

Description:

Job description/responsibilities: HR ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.Provide counselling on policies and procedures.Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads, and managing the hiring process.Create and implement effective on boarding plans.Orientation of new employees.Develop training and development programs.Assist in performance management processes.Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues.Maintain employee records (attendance, EEO data etc.) according to policy and legal requirements.Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance. Payroll ResponsibilitiesCollect daily, weekly, or monthly timesheets.Capturing and managing leave, sick leave, and family responsibility leave.Capturing and calculating shift target bonuses and allowances.Report on payroll expenses.Enter new employees’ data (e.g., bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases.Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes, and insurance deductions.Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.Maintaining and updating payroll records.Preparing periodic payroll reports Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience:Qualifications: Grade 12 (Matric). Qualification in Human Resources.Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Human Resources position.Skills: Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.).Understanding of labour laws and disciplinary procedures.Proficient in MS Office.Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.Strong ethics and reliability.Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, or similar role.Hands-on experience with Sage 300 payroll system.Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors.Ability to handle confidential information.Project management experience.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong organizational and time management skills.Expert negotiation skills.Ability to communicate with all levels of management.Proficient in the use of MS Office, ERP (Syspro preferable but any ERP system exposure is acceptable).