HC Systems Manager

Mukuru · Cape Town, Western Cape

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What You'll Be Doing

  • You'll be the driving force behind our Human Capital technology landscape, ensuring our systems are efficient, connected, scalable, and future ready.

Your key focus areas will include

Leading Our People Technology Ecosystem

  • Own and optimise our Human Capital systems landscape, including HRIS, ATS, payroll and other people technologies.
  • Develop and execute the HC technology roadmap aligned to business and People strategy.
  • Drive system enhancements, integrations, testing, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with Technology, Finance, Payroll and business stakeholders to deliver seamless employee experiences.

Transforming the Way, We Work Through AI

  • Identify opportunities to automate and improve People processes using AI and intelligent automation.
  • Design and implement AI-powered solutions, workflows and digital experiences.
  • Support adoption of emerging technologies that improve efficiency, reporting and decision-making.
  • Evaluate new tools and innovations that can create measurable business value.

Driving Payroll Systems Excellence

  • Act as the custodian of the payroll systems environment, ensuring functionality, governance and continuous optimisation.
  • Partner closely with Payroll teams to support system requirements, enhancements and reporting needs.
  • Ensure payroll technology supports remuneration practices, compliance requirements and business growth.

Optimising Recruitment Technology

  • Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to enhance ATS functionality and candidate experience.
  • Improve recruitment workflows, automation and system integrations.
  • Ensure recruitment technology remains secure, efficient and scalable.

Delivering Meaningful Insights

  • Leverage data and analytics to provide actionable workforce insights.
  • Improve reporting capabilities and support data-driven decision-making across the business.
  • Champion data integrity and governance across all Human Capital systems.

What We're Looking For

  • We're seeking someone who combines technical expertise with strong business understanding and a genuine passion for People technology.

Experience

  • 8+ years' experience working with HR technology, HRIS, payroll systems or enterprise systems environments.
  • Proven experience leading system optimisation, integrations and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working with HRIS, ATS and payroll platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of remuneration, payroll processes and associated governance requirements.
  • Experience managing vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience implementing AI, automation or workflow transformation solutions.

Technical Capability

You'll thrive in this role if you have experience with

  • HRIS and ATS platforms
  • PaySpace or similar payroll solutions
  • API integrations and workflow automation
  • Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled technologies
  • Power Automate, automation platforms and digital workflow tools
  • Data analytics and reporting solutions

Skills That Will Set You Apart

  • Strategic thinking
  • Systems and process optimisation
  • Stakeholder management and influencing capability
  • Business analysis and problem solving
  • Change management and communication skills
  • Curiosity around AI and emerging technologies
  • Strong attention to detail and execution focus
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