HR & Payroll Coordinator – Pinetown or Johannesburg

About the role

Autolectronix is looking for an organised, people‑focused HR & Payroll Coordinator to support the full employee lifecycle across its business. This hands‑on position covers HR administration, payroll coordination, recruitment, onboarding, employee records, training, compliance, employee relations and culture.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payroll preparation, capture leave/overtime/allowances, maintain accurate payroll records and support SARS compliance.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding: arrange interviews, prepare employment documentation, coordinate new‑starter onboarding and support induction.
• Maintain employee records, track probation reviews, coordinate appraisals, manage resignations and off‑boarding processes.
• Provide first‑point HR support, handle employee concerns, prepare disciplinary documentation and coordinate warnings.
• Coordinate internal training, maintain training records, assist with health & safety administration and ensure compliance documentation is current.
• Support culture initiatives by coordinating employee engagement events, recognition activities and team‑building programmes.

Required profile

• 3+ years of HR and payroll experience with strong knowledge of the BCEA and LRA.
• Hands‑on payroll administration and preparation experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities while maintaining high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Experience with EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5 processes.
• SARS eFiling exposure.
• Proficiency in HR/Payroll ERP systems.
• Strong computer literacy (e.g., MS Office, payroll software).
• Understanding of BCEA and LRA statutory requirements.