HR & Payroll Generalist with VIP Payroll Experience in Midrand
Paradigm Recruitment · Midrand, Gauteng
Overview
Paradigm Recruitment is looking for an experienced HR and Payroll Generalist to join a client in Midrand on a permanent, full time basis. You will handle VIP payroll processing, statutory submissions and day to day HR support for managers and staff. If you have 4 to 5 years of hands on HR generalist experience and solid VIP payroll skills, this role offers a stable environment where your attention to detail and people skills will be valued. Start date is ASAP.
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced HR and Payroll Generalist to support the business across payroll administration, statutory compliance, employee engagement and HR operations. You will work closely with management and employees, giving practical HR guidance while making sure payroll is accurate and on time.
Payroll and compliance
- Process new appointments, terminations, transfers, salary changes, overtime, employee loans and other payroll adjustments.
- Maintain accurate employee records and payroll master data on VIP.
- Reconcile payroll accounts including medical aid, provident fund, PAYE, SDL and general ledger allocations.
- Coordinate third party payments and statutory submissions within deadlines.
- Complete annual IRP5 reconciliations and SARS submissions.
- Calculate and coordinate annual WCA assessments and submissions.
- Liaise with Finance to ensure timely payment of PAYE, UIF, SDL and WCA.
- Investigate and resolve payroll and benefit queries.
- Compile monthly payroll reports and quarterly employment statistics.
HR generalist support
- Advise managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employment matters.
- Build relationships with business units and identify where HR intervention is needed.
- Support induction, onboarding and employee engagement initiatives.
- Conduct employee check ins and exit interviews, giving feedback to management.
- Keep job profiles current and ensure employees understand and sign their role requirements.
- Support compensation, benefits, employee relations and general HR admin.
- Liaise with benefit administrators and external service providers.
- Support disability related processes in line with company policy.
Important application note: The salary is R65,000 CTC per month and is not negotiable. Candidates must be available to start as soon as possible, and willingness to travel locally when required is important.
Requirements
- 4 to 5 years of HR Generalist experience with strong hands on payroll experience.
- Proven experience working on VIP payroll is essential.
- Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements including PAYE, UIF, SDL and WCA.
- Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation including the BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity and BEE requirements.
- Experience across employee relations, compensation, benefits and HR administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong numerical, analytical and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel locally when required.
- Must be available to start ASAP.
Responsibilities
- Process new appointments, terminations, transfers, salary changes, overtime and employee loans on VIP.
- Maintain accurate employee records and payroll master data.
- Reconcile payroll accounts including medical aid, provident fund, PAYE, SDL and general ledger allocations.
- Coordinate third party payments and statutory submissions within required deadlines.
- Complete annual IRP5 reconciliations and SARS submissions.
- Calculate and coordinate annual WCA assessments and submissions.
- Liaise with Finance to ensure timely payment of PAYE, UIF, SDL and WCA obligations.
- Investigate and resolve payroll and employee benefit queries promptly.
- Compile monthly payroll reports and quarterly employment statistics.
- Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employment matters.
- Build effective relationships with business units and identify areas needing HR intervention.
- Support employee induction, onboarding and engagement initiatives.
- Conduct employee check ins and exit interviews, providing feedback to management.
- Maintain current job profiles and ensure employees understand and sign their role requirements.
- Support compensation, benefits, employee relations and general HR administration.
- Liaise with benefit administrators and external service providers.
- Support disability related processes in accordance with company policies.
Job details
- Organisation
- Paradigm Recruitment
- Location
- Midrand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (4+ years)
- Salary
- R65k per month CTC / monthly
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role is a strong match if you have solid VIP payroll experience and enjoy the mix of payroll processing and people focused HR work. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows how many years you have worked on VIP payroll and give specific examples of statutory submissions you have handled, like PAYE, UIF, SDL and WCA. The salary is fixed at R65,000 CTC per month, so consider whether that fits your expectations before going ahead. Because the start date is ASAP, be ready to interview quickly and have your references lined up. During the interview, expect questions about payroll reconciliation, how you handle tight deadlines and how you deal with confidential employee matters. Show that you are organised, accurate and comfortable working with both numbers and people. Good luck with your application!
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