HR & Payroll Generalist Full Time Jobs

HR & Payroll Generalist job vacancy in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage fortnightly and monthly payroll, including overtime, tips, commissions, leave, deductions, appointments, promotions, and terminations.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, and statutory submissions including SARS, UIF, and COIDA.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.
• Provide HR support to managers on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, performance management, and probation.
• Maintain accurate employee records, payroll information, ESS, and pension fund administration.
• Coordinate performance management, training, employee development, wellness, and engagement initiatives.
• Prepare HR and payroll reports and assist with audits, statutory requirements, and HR projects.
• Act as a professional point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR and payroll matters.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or a related field.
• Payroll qualification and/or experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role with payroll responsibility.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation, BCEA, PAYE, UIF, and COIDA.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with SAGE 300/Pastel Evolution and ESS advantageous.
• Hospitality or service industry experience advantageous.
• SDF certification advantageous.
• Strong numerical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently.