HR Admin - FMCG Meat Retail/Processing Industry

WMS Secure; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A meat retail company is looking for an HR Administrator to provide support in a high-volume FMCG meat processing environment. The successful candidate will manage employee records, ensure compliance with labour legislation, and handle HR operations effectively. Ideal applicants will have HR administration experience, a diploma in Human Resources, and strong communication and organisational skills. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure, making it suitable for a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years HR Administration experience (FMCG or meat processing highly advantageous).
• Experience with shift work, high-volume staff, and unionised environments.
• Strong admin skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Administer clocking systems, shift schedules, and overtime records.

Skills

Strong understanding of South African labour legislation

Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Strong communication and people skills

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources / Labour Relations

Tools

Payroll and time & attendance system experience

Job description

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

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.

Required Skills and/or experience

Key Responsibilities

• 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)
• 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
• 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)
• Assist with recruitment for production, slaughter floor, and FMCG roles
• Coordinate interviews, medicals, and reference checks
• Track training, skills development, and mandatory certifications
• 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