HR Generalist

IsoMetrix Software


Date: 2 days ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Main Purpose Of The Job

The HR Generalist with Payroll Exposure will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department. This role is responsible for delivering a wide range of HR services, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management. In addition, the position requires hands-on experience with payroll processes to support accurate and timely compensation of employees. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and payroll operations, and be capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruitment Support:

  • Assist in job posting creation and distribution on various platforms.
  • Schedule interviews.
  • Coordinate with hiring managers to facilitate the recruitment process.
  • Conduct reference checks and ID screenings for potential candidates.

Onboarding And Offboarding

  • Coordinate new hire onboarding process, including paperwork, orientation sessions, and training schedules.
  • Process employee terminations and handle offboarding procedures.
  • Ensure all onboarding and offboarding documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

HR Administration

  • Maintain employee records, including personal information, attendance, and performance evaluations.
  • Prepare HR-related reports as needed and assist in data analysis.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
  • Initiates changes to the HRIS associated with various employee events such as job or organization changes and salary actions
  • Perform periodic data audits to ensure data consistency and accuracy
  • Administer all HR modules on PaySpace.
  • Assist with all statutory reporting such as Employment equity and skills development.
  • Coordinate committees on wellness, training, health and safety, culture, and communications as needed.
  • Maintain HR templates
  • Prepare employment contracts, change letters, increase letters, etc.
  • Generate HR reports when required
  • Assist with HR issues and general administration duties

Payroll And Benefits Administration

  • Support the benefits enrollment process and assist employees with benefit-related inquiries.
  • Coordinate with benefits providers to resolve issues and ensure timely processing of benefits.
  • Assist in organizing and facilitating employee wellness programs and initiatives.
  • Stay updated on labour laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Assist in processing payroll by collecting, verifying, and inputting employee data.
  • Liaise with payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll runs.
  • Support benefits and deductions processing (e.g., pensions, health insurance, bonuses).
  • Reconcile payroll reports and address any discrepancies.
  • Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, taxation, and payslips.

Minimum Education Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
  • +3 years of Human Resource experience.
  • +3 years of payroll experience

Additional Requirements

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, HRIS such as PaySpace.
  • Exposure to payroll processes and systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, SAP, etc.).
  • Good knowledge of employment/labour law.
  • Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Personal Attributes

  • Organised with keen attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary

The IsoMetrix DNA encompasses the following core values and behaviours:

  • Own It!
  • Do the right thing!
  • Embrace Ideas!
  • Win together!
  • Think Beyond!
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