HR Operations Manager (Payroll And Benefits)

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
Are you a driven HR professional with strong expertise in payroll, benefits, and job grading? This role is key to ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient HR operations that support both employees and leadership.

A global leader in industrial gases, serving a wide range of industries including chemicals, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, and manufacturing. With decades of expertise, they provide gases, technologies, and innovative solutions that help customers improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and achieve sustainable growth. Their products and services play a vital role in everyday life - from supplying oxygen and nitrogen for medical use, to enabling cleaner energy and advanced manufacturing processes.

Ready to take the lead in driving payroll and HR operations excellence? Apply today and be part of a team where your expertise makes a real impact

Duties:

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full statutory compliance (UIF, EMP201, provident fund, medical aid, etc.).
• Oversee administration of employee benefits, including provident fund, medical aid, leave, and related claims.
• Manage remuneration processes, including annual increases, performance incentives, and variable pay schemes.
• Oversee job evaluations, grading systems, and external benchmarking to ensure competitive and fair pay structures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a payroll team of two to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, HR policies, POPIA, COIDA, and manage HR-related audits.

• 8 - 10 years’ HR and payroll experience within a medium-sized organisation, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Solid knowledge of payroll systems (Sage People 300 experience preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing ability.
• Proven experience leading and motivating teams.

• Degree in Human Resources or a Payroll Diploma
• GRP certification is a MUST!

• Payroll & Benefits Expertise – End-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, and employee benefits administration.
• Leadership & Team Management – Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team.
• Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure adherence to labour laws, POPIA, COIDA, and HR policies.
• Analytical & Reporting Skills – Interpret payroll data, prepare reports, and support data-driven decisions.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management – Strong interpersonal, report-writing, and management communication skills.