HR Operations Manager (Payroll and Benefits)
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage end-to-end payroll for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and statutory compliance (UIF, EMP201, provident fund, medical aid, etc.).
- Oversee employee benefits administration, including provident fund, medical aid, leave, and claims processing.
- Lead remuneration and incentive processes, including annual salary reviews, performance incentives, and variable pay schemes.
- Manage the company’s grading system, job evaluations, and market benchmarking to ensure fair and competitive practices.
- Lead and develop the payroll team to drive operational excellence and professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, POPIA, COIDA, and HR audits, maintaining high governance standards.
- Matric (Grade 12)
- A Degree in Human Resources and/or a Payroll Diploma
- Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification (mandatory).
- 8–10 years’ experience in HR and payroll within a medium-sized organisation.
- At least 5 years’ proven experience in a management role, leading payroll or HR operations teams.
- Strong, hands-on experience with payroll systems (preferably Sage People 300).
- Demonstrated track record in managing remuneration, benefits, and compliance processes.
- Solid experience working across all levels of management, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Payroll & compliance knowledge
- HR and labour law knowledge
- Benefits administration
- Remuneration & grading system
- Analytical & numerical skills
- Leadership & people management
- Communication skills
- Process & governance focus
- HR/payroll systems & Excel