Senior Payroll & HR Specialist

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POSITION INFO:

A dynamic, growing business operating within the agricultural and logistics value chain is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll & HR Specialist to join their team based in Stellenbosch. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for people and processes to take full ownership of payroll and HR administration in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Manage full payroll functions across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles.
• Process new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and payroll schedule updates.
• Perform reconciliations, variance checks, and finalise payroll for submission.
• Submit payroll reports to finance for audit and reporting purposes.
• Administer bonuses, increases, variable payroll components, loans, and commissions.
• Handle SARS tax queries, EMP501 reconciliations, COIDA submissions, and labour reporting (STATSSA).
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Oversee benefits administration, including pension, provident, and medical aid contributions.
• Prepare remuneration reports for management and support strategic decision-making.

HR Administration

• Maintain and digitise employee records in line with best practice.
• Support onboarding through preparation of contracts, benefits documentation, and induction packs.
• Administer employee benefit documentation and ensure accurate records.
• Assist with HR compliance and ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related Financial/Commercial discipline.

Experience:

• At least 5 years' experience in a similar Senior Payroll & HR Specialist role.
• Experience with African country payroll administration will be an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strict confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, graphs).
• Working knowledge of systems such as SAGE VIP, PeopleSoft, or PaySpace (PaySpace advantageous).

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a progressive and innovative environment, working with a large and diverse team committed to creating value and driving meaningful change in the sector.

If you're looking for a career move where you can make a real impact, we encourage you to apply.