Nokukhanya Khumalo
@nokukhanyakhumalo
Experienced HR professional with 10+ years in payroll, compliance, talent acquisition, and HRIS management.
What I'm looking for
I am an HR professional with over a decade of experience across payroll administration, performance management, employee relations, and compliance, primarily within South Africa and multi-regional teams. I combine hands-on operational execution with strategic HR support to ensure accurate payroll, regulatory adherence, and effective talent acquisition.
Throughout my career I have led end-to-end recruitment, maintained HRIS accuracy, administered benefits and payroll, and conducted training and disciplinary processes that improved compliance and employee engagement. Notable achievements include developing SOPs to streamline HR operations, coordinating international hiring and work-permit processes, and using HR analytics to inform retention and recruitment improvements.
I am proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to building inclusive, compliant workplaces through process optimization, employee development, and clear HR governance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Operations Consultant
Mtungwa Mining
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Spearheaded payroll administration, benefits processing and HRIS maintenance while ensuring labor law compliance; managed end-to-end recruitment and delivered compliance training to improve HR accuracy and employee onboarding.
Oversaw HR operations for two properties including payroll and benefits administration, conducted disciplinary hearings and training audits, and used HR analytics to drive recruitment and retention improvements.
HR Officer
SA Partners
Oct 2019 - Feb 2020 (4 months)
Provided HR support for an NGO including recruitment, payroll submissions, HRIS administration and compliance; organized workshops on wellness and diversity to boost engagement and inclusivity.
HR Officer
Maru Financial Services
Oct 2015 - Sep 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Managed payroll and benefits for call centre staff, led recruitment and onboarding, conducted performance appraisals and developed SOPs to streamline HR operations and retention.
Resource Consultant
Paracell Resources
Aug 2010 - Sep 2012 (2 years 1 month)
Led recruitment for telecommunications engineers across Africa, coordinated work permits and visas, developed candidate databases and produced recruitment reports to improve sourcing effectiveness.
HR Administrator
iLab
Jan 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year 6 months)
Provided HR and administrative support for an IT firm, managing recruitment coordination, payroll processing and employee records while supporting engagement and HR policy implementation.
HR Administrator
SABC
Jul 2008 - Oct 2008 (3 months)
Coordinated recruitment and onboarding for the telecommunications division, supported payroll verification and maintained employee files to ensure compliance and accurate records.
Recruitment Consultant
Khetha Staffing Service
Apr 2005 - Jan 2008 (2 years 9 months)
Managed end-to-end recruitment for diverse clients with focus on telecommunications and service roles, conducted candidate assessments and advised clients on workforce planning and compensation trends.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Monash South Africa
Honours in Management, Management (Corporate Governance)
Completed an Honours in Management with a focus on Corporate Governance in 2018.
Regenesys Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resources Management & Project Management
Awarded a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Human Resources Management and Project Management in 2014.
APSO (Association of Personnel Practitioners) - Recruitment Certificate
APSO Recruitment Certificate, Recruitment
Completed the APSO Recruitment Certificate in 2008 focused on recruitment best practices and candidate assessment.
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