Our manufacturing client is urgently seeking a dynamic hands-on Group HR Manager for their head office in Durban. The role will oversee and direct the following areas: payroll and time-and-attendance processes; training and development; recruitment; discipline; employment relations management; performance management; reporting; and managing HR policies and procedures. Ensuring compliance with labor laws and statutory submissions is also a key responsibility.
Reporting Structure
The Group HR Manager will have the following direct reports:
Group HR Administrator
Group Training Officer
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee and manage payroll and time-and-attendance processes (weekly, monthly, and annually)
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations
Accurately and promptly process payroll information for new, terminated, and amended employees
Authorize and submit payroll information for timely staff payments
Compile, capture, and submit statutory requirements (COIDA, ROE, EEA, WSP/ATR, EMP501, BEE, Stats SA, UIF declarations) on time
Report on overtime, earnings, absenteeism, leave balances, engagements, and terminations
Submit month-end reports to the Finance Manager
Liaise with auditors and SARS for payroll tax audits
Prepare reports for weekly, quarterly, and yearly reviews (increases, bonuses)
Training & Development
Identify training needs and gaps in consultation with Line Managers and the Group Training Officer
Ensure timely submission of WSP/ATR
Monitor training programs and interventions according to skills development objectives (apprenticeship programs, discretionary grant projects)
Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements (Health & Safety, Competence evaluation)