About the Role A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Specialist to join their Johannesburg team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can manage full payroll functions while supporting core HR operations, employee relations, and compliance within a fast-paced industrial environment. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end payroll processing using SAGE Payroll, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and legislative compliance. Administer employee benefits, compensation, and statutory deductions . Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes. Handle employee relations , queries, and HR administration. Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and internal HR policies. Maintain and update employee records, HR systems, and payroll data . Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives . Prepare payroll and HR reports for management as required. Minimum Requirements Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Payroll, or a related field Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in HR and Payroll Proven experience with SAGE Payroll (essential) Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and payroll compliance High attention to detail and strong administrative skills Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments will be advantageous Key Skills & Competencies Payroll Administration | SAGE Payroll | HR Operations | Employee Relations | Recruitment & Onboarding | Benefits Administration | Labour Law Compliance | HR Reporting | Data Management | Confidentiality | Attention to Detail #J-18808-Ljbffr