HR Data & Payroll Analyst at Montego Pet Nutrition

Job Description

• We’re looking for an HR Data & Payroll Analyst who can turn raw data into meaningful insight — and ensure that every line, column, and decimal contributes to strategic, people-focused decision-making. This role is part detective, part data artist, and part payroll pro — ideal for someone who can balance analytical rigour with a good sense of humour (and maybe a strong coffee).

What You’ll Do (and Do Brilliantly)

HR Data Management & Integrity

• Keep our HR and payroll data squeaky clean, accurate, and compliant.
• Reconcile data across systems monthly and ensure everyone plays by the data-quality rulebook.
• Validate employee master data and benefits — because precision is power.

Data Analysis, Reporting & BI Dashboards

• Build and maintain interactive HR dashboards in Excel and Power BI that make managers say, “Wow!”
• Deliver crisp reports on headcount, overtime, leave, and cost trends — then automate it all.
• Turn data into stories that help shape smarter HR strategies.

Payroll Support & Stand-In Duties

• Validate imports, perform reconciliations, and keep payroll humming in harmony.
• Stand in for the Payroll Officer when needed — because data waits for no one.
• Conduct variance analysis to keep everything perfectly in sync.

System Maintenance & Integration

• Maintain and update configurations in HR systems (Sage People 300, Jarrison, and friends).
• Work with IT and HR to improve interfaces and automate reporting magic.
• Test and document changes like a pro.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure every report meets BCEA, LRA, and tax standards.
• Keep sensitive HR data under lock and key — POPIA says thank you.
• Support Employment Equity and statutory reporting.

People Support & Collaboration

• Partner with HR, Finance, and Management to deliver data-driven insight.
• Guide colleagues on how to make the most of HR systems and reporting tools.
• Help shape conversations and decisions with your data-savvy brilliance.

Job Requirements
What You’ll Bring to the Table

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent and Advanced MS Excel certification is a must.
• A diploma or certificate in HR, Payroll, or Data Analytics, plus Power BI certification will score you major points.
• 5 plus years’ experience in payroll administration and HR data management.

Skills

• Excel and Power BI mastery.
• Payroll and HR system literacy (Sage People 300, Jarrison, etc.).
• Data validation, reconciliation, and storytelling through reports.
• Time management, organisation, and a flair for detail.