HR and Payroll Generalist

Main Purpose of the Role

Our client within the freight forwarding and logistics sector is seeking a dynamic and detail-driven HR & Payroll Generalist to take full responsibility for the end-to-end HR and payroll function.
This role is operational and strategic in nature, requiring strong compliance knowledge, payroll accuracy, BBBEE coordination, and hands-on HR management across recruitment, industrial relations, skills development and statutory reporting.
The successful candidate will ensure full legislative compliance, drive people development initiatives, and maintain accurate payroll and HR reporting aligned with local and international reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

HR Management & Compliance

• Oversee full HR administrative function
• Ensure adherence to BCEA and Labour Relations Act (LRA)
• Manage employee and employer welfare
• Handle industrial relations matters in consultation with 3rd party suppliers
• Coordinate Employment Equity submissions to the Department of Labour
• Prepare and submit Work Skills Plan (WSP) and ATR documentation
• Prepare skills development documentation for TETA

BBBEE & Reporting

• Coordinate and drive full BBBEE process
• Manage relationships with approved 3rd party BBBEE vendors
• Prepare HR reports for Regional and Head Office reporting requirements

Recruitment & Development

• Manage full recruitment cycle including external checks prior to placement
• Drive performance management processes
• Coordinate employee development, training and coaching initiatives

Payroll

• Responsible for full payroll function
• Manage VIP Payroll system
• Ensure accurate submissions to SARS and Department of Labour
• Maintain payroll compliance and statutory reporting

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
• Certification in VIP Payroll System
• 3–5 years’ experience as an HR & Payroll Generalist
• Strong working knowledge of BCEA and LRA
• Experience with WSP/ATR and Employment Equity submissions
• Proven BBBEE coordination experience
• Advanced MS Office proficiency
• Hands-on experience with VIP Payroll System

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proactive and self-driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask effectively

Attributes

• Ethical and honest
• Leadership capability
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Adherence to management directives