HR Practitioner

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HR Practitioner

Location: Durban
Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced HR Practitioner to join our team, responsible for managing payroll, employee benefits, and supporting best-practice HR processes that foster employee engagement and operational efficiency. This role combines strong technical knowledge (especially in Sage 300 People) with a hands-on approach to compliance, reporting, and employee support.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Remuneration

• Manage the end-to-end payroll and benefits process across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, including data validation and approvals.
• Support remuneration reviews, incentive schemes, and pay scale updates.
• Resolve payroll and benefits-related queries efficiently.

HR & Payroll Systems (Sage 300 People)

• Maintain and optimize the Sage 300 People HR, Payroll, and Self-Service modules.
• Ensure system data accuracy and train users where required.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Benefits Administration

• Assist employees in understanding and managing medical aid, provident fund, and other benefit offerings.
• Coordinate with third-party providers and process all changes for payroll alignment.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and submit statutory reports (e.g., ROE, IRP5, interim reconciliations).
• Compile monthly and ad hoc reports for HR and business use.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation.

General HR Support

• Handle employee and manager HR queries confidentially and professionally.
• Assist in policy updates, training coordination, wellness initiatives, and team events.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, etc.) and HR best practices.

Requirements

• Relevant HR qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in payroll, benefits, and remuneration.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 People (HR, Payroll, Self-Service) is essential.
• Solid understanding of statutory compliance and labour laws.
• Strong Excel and general MS Office skills.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.

To apply, please send your CV to