Payroll and HR Officer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Payroll and HR Officer based in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hr jobs function.

About the Opportunity

An experienced Payroll and HR Officer is needed to support operations in Newcastle. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hr jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Newcastle team.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Newcastle also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Newcastle.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Newcastle.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

The Environment

Practically speaking, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Newcastle site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Newcastle group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Crucially, the team mix in Newcastle reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Core Functions

• Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
• Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
• Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes

Essential Criteria

• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
• Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
• Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
• Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.