A well-recognised manufacturing organisation requires an experienced professional to ensure the seamless execution of end-to-end payroll and human resources administration. Positioned within the finance function, the successful candidate will maintain the delicate balance between financial governance and HR support, serving as a primary guardian of employee data integrity and legislative compliance within a high-output production environment. Leveraging modern AI tools to drive efficiency, the successful candidate will provide critical support to the Finance SGM while maintaining a collaborative link to the HR function. Permanent, full-time in office, R50 000 - R54 000 per month, or pro-rata for a 6-hour day option.
Payroll Lifecycle Management: Prepare and process accurate monthly payroll for South African and international operations, ensuring all inputs for earnings, deductions, and benefits are captured within strict monthly deadlines.
Financial Integration: Process all payroll-related general ledger entries in SAP, reconcile balance sheet accounts by month-end, and manage salary cost allocations across various entities.
Governance and Compliance: Ensure total adherence to South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA) and POPIA principles while maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting statutory reconciliations for PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
Employee Lifecycle Administration: Manage the administrative side of onboarding, terminations, and contract changes, while maintaining updated organisational charts and HRIS data.
Stakeholder and Query Support: Act as the professional point of contact for employee queries regarding benefits and payroll, while coordinating with external providers and supporting internal/external audit processes.
Reporting and Analysis: Produce accurate headcount and HR reports for Finance and HR leadership to support organisational decision-making.
Requirements
Education: A Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated experience in payroll and HR administration, ideally within a Finance-led environment.
Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
Accounting Proficiency: A strong accounting background with practical experience in payroll accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and accounting principles - specifically debits, credits, and complex reconciliations.
Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, a high level of integrity for handling confidential data, and the ability to manage strict deadlines under pressure.
Professional Payroll Certification (e.g., SAGE certification).
Previous experience supporting formal audit processes.
Exposure to multinational or complex organisational structures.
SAP (or similar ERP systems).
Payroll Systems (e.g., VIP).
Advanced Microsoft Excel.
Infoslips (or similar payslip distribution tools).
HRIS platforms.
AI tools
Benefits
Skills Required
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Payroll or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in payroll and HR administration
- Comprehensive understanding of South African payroll legislation
- Accounting experience with payroll accounting and reconciliations
- Professional Payroll Certification preferred (e.g., SAGE certification)
What We Do
RecruitMyMom is a South African recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled women, particularly professional mothers, in permanent, contract, freelance, and fractional roles. They connect local and global businesses with top-tier talent and focus on the economic empowerment of women.
