The HR and Payroll Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining policies, coordinating human resource activities such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services, and successfully managing payroll for the group.Top of FormBottom of Form Responsibilities:Human Resources Recruit and select staff cost-effectively, including verifying references, qualifications, testimonials, and conducting required assessments.Onboard new employees by issuing contracts, ensuring completion of required documents, and submitting benefit and system applications.Conduct effective induction programs for new and transferred employees.Monitor new employees' progress and ensure regular staff appraisals.Facilitate appropriate training courses for identified staff.Update and enforce HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application and consequences for non-adherence.Maintain accurate and updated personnel files and employee information on relevant systems.Monitor leave, absenteeism, and timekeeping.Coordinate grievance and disciplinary procedures, maintaining relevant documentation.Manage employment terminations.Ensure adherence to MIBCO and Union regulations.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., health and safety, BCEA, B-BBEE).Inform management about HR matters and assist with performance management.Assist with employee inquiries (e.g., medical aid, provident fund).Complete and submit Employment Equity and Workplace Skills Reports on time.Prepare monthly reports and statutory returns (UIF, PAYE, SDL, Workers' compensation).Document and report employee incidents promptly (IOD reports and follow-ups).Liaise with management on salary changes, including annual increases and bonuses. Payroll Ensure timely completion and review of payroll, including overtime and absenteeism. Submit monthly payroll files on time, with an initial review of all input.Maintain payroll setup on VIP, ensuring updates, backups, and completion of IRP5 and other year-end/annual processes.Provide cost and payroll information to external auditors, SARS (including bi-annual IRP5 submissions), MIBCO, UIF, Workers' compensation, etc.Maintain ESS and VIP, ensuring updates, backups, and completion of annual processes. Requirements:Minimum 5 years of payroll and HR management experience in the automotive industry with 450+ employees.Working knowledge of MIBCO Main Collective Agreement and union benefits.Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.Proficient in applying and interpreting HR and payroll awards, acts, and legislation.Demonstrated team leadership ability.Strong interpersonal skills.Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.Attention to detail.High degree of discretion and confidentiality.Please note that only experienced candidates will be considered and contacted. Apply ONLINE now at: