Assistant Talent Culture Manager

Scope of Position

To assist the Talent & Culture leader in the smooth and efficient operations of Talent & Culture Department ensuring that all the policies and procedures outlined in the Departmental Operations Manual are strictly adhered to.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Remuneration & Benefits

Payroll Processing:

• Administer payroll for both permanent and nonpermanent employees.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in accordance with scheduled pay dates.
• Update salary and master data changes in the payroll system.
• Capture timesheet hours leave maternity leave commissions gratuities adhoc inputs submissions and deductions in the payroll system.
• Track and report on the employment duration of nonpermanent staff as per legal requirements.
• Balances Monthly Payroll and distributes reports and Employee Pay slips.
• Manages all the Employee Benefits i.e. Medical Aid Retirement Fund Disability Retirement Plans and Death Claims (Initial Processing and handing over the tracking of the process to T&C).
• Assists Talent and Culture with Salary Programs; ensuring equitable and consistent application of compensation policies and guidelines taking into consideration Salary and Remuneration Benchmarks.
• Assists Talent and Culture in the Administration of compensation programs reviewing changes in salaries for conformance to policy; identify and analyze compensation problems and recommend solutions.
• OffBoarding employees including cancelation/transfer of Medical Aid Provident Fund and ensure that the Sage system is updated accordingly.
• Maintain and update Heartists records for all employee status changes (e.g. new hires transfers promotions resignations) ensuring complete accuracy.
• Manage updates to Heartists benefits including salary bonuses and other payrollrelated data.
• Critically review and analyze current payroll benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to bestpractice operations.
• Ensure systems are setup and updated to reflect our current employee base including wages benefits sick and leave time in line with contracts.

Monthly Reconciliation and Reporting:

• Prepare variance reports for payroll reconciliation with the Director of Talent & Culture.
• Generate and reconcile monthly payroll reports and control accounts.
• Reconcile thirdparty payments and request payment processing from the Finance Department.
• Support the Finance Department with yearend tax procedures.
• Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports including weekly monthly quarterly and yearend reports (gross payroll hours worked leave accrual tax deductions benefit deductions etc)

Payroll Administration:

• Conduct onboarding paperwork with all new joiners
• Documents and maintains administrative procedures for compensation benefits and payroll process.
• Submit South African Revenue Services returns and relevant documentation to the Department of Labour in connection with payroll and benefits.
• Handle communications and administration of employee benefits with external service providers (e.g. Medical Aid Pension Fund).
• Authorize and verify changes to salary and other employee details.
• Oversee and authorize staff loans advances and related deductions in compliance with policy and legislation (e.g. garnishee orders).
• Manage annual salary reviews increases and bonus payments.
• Calculate and verify annual performancebased bonuses and increases ensuring alignment with individual and business performance.
• Conduct regular salary audits analyze results and make recommendations for improvements to the Talent & Culture Director.
• Ensure that remuneration and benefits comply with legal and company policies.

2. Administration

• Support the supervision of activities related to Heartists training development administration and wellbeing in alignment with operational policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing Talent & Culture administration and recruitment processes specifically for permanent and seasonal roles.
• Take responsibility for recruiting Grade 3 to Grade 5 employees as per approved vacancies.

3. Recruitment

• Oversee and coordinate the recruitment process for Grade 3 to Grade 5 roles.
• Advertise job openings internally and externally within designated timeframes.
• Screen applicants based on job requirements and timelines collaborating with Line Management to shortlist candidates.
• Organize and confirm interview panels.
• Perform and document reference checks criminal background checks and qualification verifications.
• Represent Talent & Culture in interviews.
• Share lists of new hires with relevant stakeholders to ensure systems and processes are updated.
• Maintain and organize recruitment documentation for internal and external reference.
• Ensure recruitment processes and deadlines are met to enhance internal customer satisfaction.
• Provide feedback sessions for unsuccessful candidates.

4. Reporting

• Compile the annual Affirmative Action (AA) report and the 3year plan.
• Take responsibility for compiling and submitting the AA report ensuring understudies are appointed and their development is consistently monitored and documented.
• Drive the achievement of skills development and employment equity goals.
• Execute actions based on statistical data throughout the reporting period.
• Prepare monthly administrative reports for Talent & Culture (e.g. Accor Kasada).
• Maintain a consolidated monthly overview of vacation and public holiday balances for all Heartists and provide summary reports to the Talent & Culture Leader.
• Supervise the administration of all government relations and labor department processes.

5. Employee Relations

• Assist in managing employee grievances and resolving Talent & Culturerelated issues efficiently.
• Oversee employee relations activities including conflict resolution disciplinary processes and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations specific to the hospitality industry.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Human resources or a related field
• Proficiency in the current payroll system such as Payspace
• 37 years of related benefits and payroll management experience knowledge of employee benefits laws and statutory requirements.
• Must be a highly capable user of Microsoft Office programs including Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements
• Proficiencies in South African Employee benefits products including Retirement Benefits and Medical Health Benefit
• Payroll and Talent & Culture administrative experience is a requirement.
• Strong problemsolving abilities and a commitment to staff satisfaction.
• Proficiency in HRIS software and systems.
• Strong management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and fastpaced environment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime