HR Admin - FMCG Meat Retail/Processing Industry

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A meat retail company in Kempton Park seeks a HR Administrator to provide comprehensive HR and payroll support in a high-volume FMCG environment. Responsibilities include maintaining employee records, administering payroll systems, supporting compliance and industrial relations, and assisting with recruitment and training. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in HR Administration, knowledge of South African labour legislation, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of HR Administration experience in FMCG or meat processing.
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation.
• Experience with payroll and time & attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and contracts.
• Administer clocking systems and payroll queries.
• Support disciplinary hearings and compliance audits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources / Labour Relations

Job description

Job Overview

A Meat Retail Company is seeking a HR Administrator that will provide comprehensive HR and payroll support within a high-volume FMCG meat processing/retail environment. The role ensures accurate employee records, compliance with labour legislation, and efficient HR operations across production, dispatch, and administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Administration
  • Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and personnel files
  • Capture and update employee data on HR & payroll systems
  • Prepare employment contracts, letters, warnings, and disciplinary documentation
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes (induction, PPE, access control)
• Time & Attendance / Payroll Support
  • Administer clocking systems, shift schedules, and overtime records
  • Verify hours worked for weekly/monthly payroll
  • Assist with payroll queries, leave balances, and deductions
  • Ensure compliance with BCEA, UIF, PAYE, and COIDA requirements
• Industrial Relations & Compliance
  • Support disciplinary hearings, CCMA documentation, and grievance processes
  • Ensure compliance with labour legislation, bargaining council rules, and company policies
  • Maintain employment equity and training records
  • Assist with audits (labour, health & safety, food safety related HR compliance)
• Recruitment & Training Support
  • Assist with recruitment for production, slaughter floor, and FMCG roles
  • Coordinate interviews, medicals, and reference checks
  • Track training, skills development, and mandatory certificates
• General HR Support
  • Handle employee queries professionally and confidentially
  • Support HR Manager with reports and HR metrics
  • Liaise with department managers and union representatives where required

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources / Labour Relations
• 2–4 years HR Administration experience (FMCG or meat processing highly advantageous)
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation
• Experience with shift work, high-volume staff, and unionised environments
• Payroll and time & attendance system experience
• Strong admin skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Key Competencies

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
• Strong communication and people skills
• High level of accuracy and compliance awareness
• Professional and ethical conduct