HR Administrator

Marie-Louise Harrison; Blackheath; On-site; GBP 6,100 - 8,700; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Blackheath, Western Cape, seeks a hands-on HR Administrator for a 3-month contract starting immediately. You will provide day-to-day HR administrative support and assist with payroll-related tasks.

The role requires 3–5 years HR administration experience, strong payroll exposure, and excellent accuracy. You will handle employee records, lifecycle administration, and reports, joining a busy HR team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' HR administration experience.
• Strong payroll exposure and ability to assist payroll processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Organised with strong administrative skills.
• Good communication and confidentiality in handling information.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day HR administrative support
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Assisting with employee administration throughout the employee lifecycle
• Supporting the Payroll Manager with payroll-related administration (assisting not full payroll)
• Capturing, checking and maintaining payroll information
• Assisting with HR and payroll queries
• Preparing reports and documentation
• Providing general HR support to the team

Skills

Payroll experience

HR administration

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Education

HR qualification

Job description

HR ADMINISTRATOR | 3-MONTH CONTRACT | BLACKHEATH

Are you an experienced HR Administrator with strong payroll exposure and ready to make an immediate impact?
Our client, a well-established company based in Blackheath, Western Cape, is looking for a hands-on HR Administrator to join their team on a 3-month contract, starting immediately.
This is a great opportunity for an HR candidate who enjoys a busy, varied role and has a strong understanding of both HR administration and payroll processes.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Providing day-to-day HR administrative support
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Assisting with employee administration throughout the employee lifecycle
• Supporting the Payroll Manager with payroll-related administration (assisting not full payroll)
• Capturing, checking and maintaining payroll information
• Assisting with HR and payroll queries
• Preparing reports and documentation
• Providing general HR support to the team

What we're looking for

• 3–5 years' HR administration experience
• An HR qualification is advantageous, but not essential
• Strong hands-on payroll experience is essential
• Good understanding of HR processes and employee administration
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised with strong administrative skills
• Able to handle confidential information professionally
• Good communication skills
• Available to start immediately

We're looking for someone who is proactive, dependable and able to hit the ground running — someone who can step into the role and become a valuable member of the team from day one.
Contract: 3 months
Start: Immediately
If this sounds like you — or you know someone who would be a great fit —