Andy van Tonder
@andyvantonder
HR Systems & Process Analyst driving HR automation, compliance, and user-focused solutions.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced HR systems and process analyst with a long track record in HR, payroll and workforce management across retail operations. I have led system implementations, managed Eco Time and VIP user access, maintained data integrity, and deployed UiPath automation to improve report distribution and payslip delivery.
Throughout my career I progressed from personnel and payroll roles into HR management and systems analysis, delivering training, audits, project management and stakeholder engagement to improve service delivery, compliance and operational efficiencies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Analyst L1
Builders Warehouse
Jan 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Drove Walmart and internal initiatives to improve employee experience with HR platforms, managed product lifecycles, ensured InfoSec alignment, and followed project governance for enhancements.
HR Systems & Process Analyst
Builders Warehouse
Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (6 years)
Managed HR system integrity, user access, audits, EcoTime time & attendance, UiPath automation and project-managed system implementations to improve HR shared services performance.
HR Manager
Builders Warehouse
Jan 2009 - Jan 2017 (8 years)
Led recruitment, IR (including CCMA representation), talent management, workforce planning and HR strategic business partnering to align HR initiatives with retail business goals.
Senior Payroll Administrator
Builders Warehouse
Jan 2002 - Jan 2009 (7 years)
Processed salaries and wages, led annual audits and SARS submissions, trained Time & Attendance clerks, and advised branches on HR and payroll procedures to improve efficiency.
Personnel Officer
Builders Warehouse
Jan 1996 - Jan 2002 (6 years)
Managed employee contracts, files, IR, health & safety, payroll-related third-party payments, and maintained time & attendance system integrity across the central server.
Liquidations Clerk
Metal & Engineering Industries Bargaining Council
Jan 1992 - Jan 1996 (4 years)
Compiled liquidation claims and arrear assessments for council-administered funds and arranged dispute meetings to resolve fund-related issues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RSRegenesys Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration, Retail Management
2024 - 2024
Enrolled in or completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in Retail Management at Regenesys in 2024.
Builders Warehouse (training/internal programs)
NQF Level 5 Certificate and internal professional development, Retail & Wholesale / Human Resources
2010 - 2014
Activities and societies: Courses included HR Business Partnering, Managing Employee Relations, Selecting Exceptional Talent, Retail Management Finance, Train the Trainer
Completed internal Builders Warehouse training and NQF L5 Retail & Wholesale programmes, including HR Business Partnering and management courses between 2010 and 2014.
BPS Computer Training Centre
COBOL Computer Programming Diploma, Computer Programming
1989 - 1989
Completed a COBOL Computer Programming diploma at BPS Computer Training Centre in 1989.
Institute for the Blind – Worcester
Matric (Standard), General Secondary Education
Completed Standard (Matric) at the Institute for the Blind in Worcester, achieving matriculation in 1987.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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