- Company based in Waterfall City, Midrand, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HR & Compliance Officer to take full responsibility for the human resources and compliance function across a group of companies.
- This role requires a proactive professional with strong organisational skills, sound knowledge of labour legislation, payroll administration, and compliance frameworks. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring regulatory adherence, maintaining employee wellbeing, and implementing structured processes to support operational efficiency.
Job Purpose:
- To manage and oversee the full HR and compliance function of the group, ensuring adherence to all relevant labour laws, payroll regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
- The HR & Compliance Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures, supporting leadership, and fostering a compliant and high-performing workplace culture
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education (Essential):
- National Senior Certificate
- HR-related qualification
Minimum Applicable Experience:
- 5–10 years’ experience in a similar HR & Compliance role
Required Nature of Experience:
- Full-function HR administration
- Payroll coordination and benefits administration
- SARS eFiling and E@syfile submissions
- Department of Labour (DOL) platform experience
- Labour legislation compliance (BCEA, LRA, OHSA, POPIA)
- Drafting and implementing HR policies and SOPs
- Employee relations and disciplinary processes
- Recruitment coordination and talent support
- Statutory reporting and compliance tracking
- OHS coordination (advantageous in property/hospitality environments)
Skills and Knowledge (Essential):
- Experience with Sage Payroll or similar payroll systems
- Strong knowledge of SARS submissions (EMP201, EMP501)
- Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English & Afrikaans)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to compile, implement and manage SOPs
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Professional business etiquette
- Stress tolerance and ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Hands-on, proactive approach
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
HR Administration & Employee Records
- Maintain and update employee files, contracts, job descriptions and confidential records
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
- Track probation periods, contract renewals and leave balances
- Manage employee benefits administration
- Maintain accurate and compliant employee records
Recruitment & Talent Support
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes
- Draft offer letters and employment contracts
- Conduct reference checks and support interview processes
- Maintain talent databases for future recruitment needs
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Collate and process monthly payroll changes
- Coordinate with payroll providers to ensure accurate salary processing
- Administer retirement annuities, risk benefits and related policies
- Reconcile payroll data for finance and audit purposes
- Ensure accurate employee bank and payment information records
Compliance, Governance & Policy Management
- Ensure compliance with all applicable labour legislation
- Manage SARS submissions and statutory returns
- Maintain compliance documentation and records
- Draft, review and update HR policies and SOPs
- Manage disciplinary processes in collaboration with legal advisors
- Coordinate workplace compliance audits and safety files
Reporting & HR Analytics
- Compile monthly HR reports (headcount, absenteeism, leave, recruitment)
- Maintain HR dashboards and tracking systems
- Provide insights into staff turnover and compliance gaps
- Support performance management processes and KPAs
- Coordinate employee psychometric testing and development initiatives
Engagement, Culture & Communication
- Drive employee wellness and engagement initiatives
- Oversee social committee activities
- Facilitate internal communication and announcements
- Act as point of contact for employee relations matters
- Promote a positive, compliant and high-performance workplace culture
Health & Safety Coordination
- Oversee OHS compliance and documentation
- Maintain contractor compliance files where applicable
- Assist with safety procedures and workplace emergency documentation
Operations & Process Improvement
- Implement and improve HR processes across departments
- Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement
- Conduct bi-annual KPA ratings in collaboration with line managers
- Ensure employees operate cohesively within structured processes
Closing Date:
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