HR & Compliance Officer

Our client, based in Waterfall City, Midrand, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HR & Compliance Manager 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):

• Matric
• 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 (EMP
  201, EMP
  501)
• 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