HR Administrator

Hlabahlosile; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Gqeberha is seeking an HR Administrator to manage employee records, assist with recruitment, and ensure compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience in HR administration at a manufacturing plant and possesses strong organizational skills. A Human Resources Diploma or Degree is required. This role involves supporting payroll, training logistics, and handling employee inquiries.

Qualifications

• 5 years HR administration experience at manufacturing plant level.
• Experience dealing with unions/shop stewards.
• Code 8 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and documentation.
• Support payroll by verifying timekeeping data.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Coordinate training logistics and onboarding for new hires.
• Prepare reports on HR metrics and identify trends.
• Handle disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Skills

Strong administration and organizational skills

Knowledge of employment laws

Proficient in English (reading/writing)

Team player; proactive and confident approach

Education

Human Resources Diploma or Degree

Job description

HR Administrator

COEGA, PORT ELIZABETH

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems and personnel files.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and new hire documentation.
• Support payroll by verifying timekeeping data and benefits enrolment; address payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and safety regulations.
• Address employee inquiries and escalated as needed.
• Coordinate training logistics and onboarding for new hires.
• Provide general HR administrative support (scheduling, correspondence, supplies).
• Prepare reports on HR metrics (headcount, turnover, absenteeism) and identify trends.
• Support employee engagement initiatives (recognition programs, events, gifting).
• Promote a safe work environment with the HSE Officer, conduct safety checks.
• Handle disciplinary and grievance procedures, assist with hearings, and process referrals.
• Monitor staff punctuality and attendance; communicate with labour brokers and staff.
• Request attendance / leave reports and report habitual offenders to management.

Minimum Requirements :

• Human Resources Diploma or Degree .
• Minimum 5 years HR administration experience at manufacturing plant level.
• Experience dealing with unions / shop stewards.
• Code 8 driver’s license.

Personal Attributes :

• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws.
• Proficient in English (reading / writing).
• Team player; proactive and confident approach