Senior Payroll & HR Specialist

Recruiter:

Frank Consult

Job Ref:

3922645958

Date posted:

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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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.

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