HR, Payroll & Compliance Manager (Motor Industry) at Kontak Recruitment

Seeking a highly experienced and hands-on HR, Payroll & Compliance Manager to take full ownership of Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Payroll, and statutory compliance across a multi-branch dealership group.
This role requires a strong operational HR professional with proven experience in the motor industry, capable of managing the full employee lifecycle, driving B-BBEE strategy, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing payroll across multiple entities.
The successful candidate will work closely with management to ensure best practice HR processes, regulatory compliance, and effective employee engagement across the business.


Minimum Requirements:


Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Labour Law
Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar role within the motor industry
Proven experience managing HR, IR, Payroll, and Compliance across multiple sites
Strong working knowledge of B-BBEE frameworks and scorecard management
Experience with MIBCO and motor industry regulations
Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
Experience managing disciplinary processes, hearings, and performance management
Strong payroll processing experience (multi-entity advantageous)
Knowledge of Employment Equity, Skills Development, and SETA processes (merSETA)
Experience with POPI, Health & Safety, and Compensation Fund / RMA


Duties and Responsibilities:


Draft and publish job advertisements across recruitment platforms.
Screen and shortlist candidates, conduct background checks, and participate in interviews.
Ensure effective onboarding and offboarding processes including exit interviews.


Payroll Management


Oversee and process payroll across multiple entities.
Manage payroll-related reporting and submissions.
Administer medical aid, MIBCO, and third-party payments.
Ensure salaries and statutory payments are accurately processed and released.


B-BBEE Management & Compliance


Manage and improve B-BBEE scorecard performance across the group.
Oversee procurement compliance, supplier certification, and reporting.
Manage skills development, employment equity, and learnership initiatives.
Coordinate and manage the full B-BBEE audit process, including verification and documentation.
Drive initiatives to improve B-BBEE levels and maintain compliance.


Employment Equity & Skills Development


Submit annual Employment Equity and Skills Development reports.
Facilitate employment equity meetings and manage inspections where required.
Ensure compliance with merSETA requirements and workplace approvals.
Manage learnerships, apprenticeships, and training initiatives.


Compliance & Regulatory Management


Ensure compliance with all labour legislation and industry regulations.
Manage Department of Labour and MIBCO inspections.
Oversee POPI compliance and related reporting.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards across all branches.
Manage IOD claims and submissions to RMA and Compensation Fund.