Human Resource Administrator

Description:

Pretoria (North): My client, a leading name in the food science industry, is looking for a skilled HR Administrator to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about HR, payroll, and compliance, thrive in a structured, high-performance environment, and have exceptional multilingual communication skills, this is your opportunity to excel! Purpose of the Role: Provide first-hand support to the HR Business Partner while serving as the primary point of contact for employees. Core functions include managing payroll and biometric systems, ensuring smooth HR operations.

We need a polished, professional HR Administrator who is:

• Articulate in English, with a very good command of Afrikaans and at least one or two other South African languages
• Experienced enough to work independently with minimal supervision
• Passionate about HR administration and excelling in this role long-term
• A team player with a strong sense of professionalism and workplace etiquette
• Able to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proven expertise in managing payroll and biometric systems (PaySpace & ERS Biometrics) is non-negotiable – candidates will be required to outline the depth of their experience in these key areas
• Support the HR Business Partner in daily operations
• Maintain positive employee relations and HR service excellence
• Oversee HR administration, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping
• Assist with Employment Equity committee meetings and BBBEE initiatives
• Support employee engagement strategies and well-being programs
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and legislation

Required Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/Certification) in HR or related field with 3-5 years of HR experience
• Proven experience in payroll processing, ERS biometric systems, and shift patterns
• Excellent IT proficiency, particularly in HR information systems
• Familiarity with BCEA, LRA, EEA, and unionised environments is advantageous
• Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking abilities
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a structured approach
• Energetic, emotionally intelligent, and a self-starter who takes initiative
• Valid driver’s license and own transport required
• Exceptional language proficiency – must be able to understand, speak, read, and write:
  • English- fluent in English (excellent articulation required)
  • Afrikaans proficiency at business level relevant to an HR role
  • At least one or 2 other South African languages (e.g. Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga)

CANDIDATES WHO RESIDE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE NORTHERN SUBURBS OF PRETORIA, OR THOSE WILL BE RESIDENT AT THE TIME OF COMMENCEMENT OF WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE

Requirements:

• Articulate in English, with a very good command of Afrikaans and at least one or two other South African languages
• Experienced enough to work independently with minimal supervision
• Passionate about HR administration and excelling in this role long-term
• A team player with a strong sense of professionalism and workplace etiquette
• Able to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels

• Proven expertise in managing payroll and biometric systems (PaySpace & ERS Biometrics) is non-negotiable – candidates will be required to outline the depth of their experience in these key areas
• Support the HR Business Partner in daily operations
• Maintain positive employee relations and HR service excellence
• Oversee HR administration, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping
• Assist with Employment Equity committee meetings and BBBEE initiatives
• Support employee engagement strategies and well-being programs
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and legislation

• Tertiary qualification (Degree/Certification) in HR or related field with 3-5 years of HR experience
• Proven experience in payroll processing, ERS biometric systems, and shift patterns
• Excellent IT proficiency, particularly in HR information systems
• Familiarity with BCEA, LRA, EEA, and unionised environments is advantageous
• Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking abilities
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a structured approach
• Energetic, emotionally intelligent, and a self-starter who takes initiative
• Valid driver’s license and own transport required
• Exceptional language proficiency – must be able to understand, speak, read, and write:
  • English- fluent in English (excellent articulation required)
  • Afrikaans proficiency at business level relevant to an HR role
  • At least one or 2 other South African languages (e.g. Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga)

• English- fluent in English (excellent articulation required)
• Afrikaans proficiency at business level relevant to an HR role
• At least one or 2 other South African languages (e.g. Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga)