HR & Payroll Generalist | Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands

A prestigious luxury wine estate in Stellenbosch is looking for a positive and approachable HR & Payroll Generalist to join its team. This is a varied, mid-level position combining day-to-day human resources administration with payroll responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be a confident people person who enjoys supporting employees, maintaining accurate records and ensuring that HR and payroll processes run smoothly. This is a fully onsite position and requires someone who is positive about working at the property every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general HR administration across the employee lifecycle
• Prepare and process payroll accurately and within the required deadlines
• Maintain employee information and payroll records on SAGE 300
• Process new appointments, employee changes and terminations
• Prepare employment contracts, letters and other HR documentation
• Maintain personnel files and ensure employee records are accurate and up to date
• Manage leave records, attendance information and payroll-related queries
• Assist employees and managers with general HR and payroll enquiries
• Support recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
• Assist with employee relations matters and the consistent application of company policies
• Support performance management and disciplinary administration
• Coordinate training and skills-development administration
• Assist with statutory reporting, payroll reconciliations and compliance requirements
• Prepare regular HR and payroll reports for management
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information

Requirements

• Approximately 2–5 years’ relevant experience in an HR, payroll or combined HR and payroll position
• Solid HR administration experience together with practical payroll exposure
• Proven working experience with SAGE 300
• Good understanding of payroll processes and South African employment legislation
• Able to communicate effectively in both English and Afrikaans
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s licence
• Willing and positive about working onsite every day
• Strong administration, organisation and attention to detail
• Confident computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Able to manage deadlines and work accurately with confidential information

Advantageous

• A completed or in-progress HR qualification
• Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) qualification
• Previous experience within the hospitality industry or a luxury environment

Personal Attributes

• Positive, bubbly and approachable
• A genuine people person
• Professional and trustworthy
• Helpful and service-minded
• Organised and dependable
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to communicate confidently with employees at all levels

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR and payroll professional looking for a hands-on role within a respected luxury hospitality environment in the Cape Winelands.

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