Junior People Administrator

Brandtech Plus; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandtech+ is seeking a Junior People Administrator to support the HR Business Partnering team in delivering high-quality service to employees and stakeholders across the South African market. This role offers growth within a growing, international HR team and exposure to a broad range of HR activities.

You will handle employee lifecycle documentation, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR data management using Sage, Peakon, and Insiders Academy, while ensuring compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a professional HR support role.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage customer services across multiple clients/departments.
• Keen attention to detail in the execution of all work.
• Proactive approach to tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excel proficiency and exposure to HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Creation of employee lifecycle documentation including offer letters, contracts, variations, and termination letters.
• Assist in employee/industrial relations documentation (absences, performance, disciplinary actions, grievances).
• Maintain HR records in Sage, Peakon, and Insiders Academy with changes and filing.
• Onboard new starters, prepare HR documents, assist with induction and background/reference checks.
• Administer employee benefits and ensure correct enrollment.
• Support managers with HR queries and liaise with People Partner when needed.
• Manage HR inbox and respond within SLA timelines.
• Support performance appraisal processes and day-to-day policy guidance.
• Understand local employment law and best practices; reflect in day-to-day support.
• Assist with Safer Recruitment (references, Right to Work, Data Protection).
• Contribute to process improvements and ad-hoc HR projects.
• Coordinate with payroll and finance on people-related issues.

Skills

HR administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel

HRIS

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage

Peakon

Insiders Academy

Job description

Brandtech+ (formerly known as OLIVER+) is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialises in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting . Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions , talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Junior People Administrator

Location: South Africa (remote until further notice)

A LITTLE ABOUT THE ROLE:

The role of the People Administrator is to provide comprehensive support to the HR Business Partnering team and to contribute to providing a delivery high-quality service to employees and stakeholders.

This role would suit someone who has a keen interest in People Partnering and would like to be a part of a growing and dynamic HR team and part of an international group. You have the opportunity to really grow your career in this role.

You will be responsible for the robust administration of the South African market.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING:

• Creation of employee lifecycle documentationwhich includes (but not limited to) offer letters, contracts of employment, variations to contracts (eg, promotions, transfers) and letters of termination.
• Support in the creation of employee/industrial relations documentation which includes absence, poor performance, disciplinary, grievances, redundancy and associated change management.
• Maintenance of employee records byupdating the HR Database (Sage), Peakon (People Engagement Tool), Insiders Academy (Learning Management system) with any employment changes, filing and ensuring compliancy
• Administration for on-boarding of new starters, creating and updating HR documents, assisting with induction process, ensuring background and reference checks are completed.
• Administer the employee benefits, ensuring the providers have accurate data and the correct enrollment is in place.
• Supportmanagers and employees with incoming HR queries in a professional and efficient manner – with the support of the People Partner when needed.
• Responsible for the management of the HR Inbox, ensuring that responses are provided within the specified timeframes/SLA’s.
• Supporting the employee performance appraisal (QC) process
• Providing professional, appropriate and timely advice and guidanceto employees and line management on policy and process, seeking the support of the People Partner where necessary.
• Understanding local employment law and best practiceand reflecting this in day-to-day support
• Supporting Safer Recruitment –References, Right to Work and Data Protection.
• Support the People Partnering teamin setting up and improving process to ensure continued best practice
• Liaise with payroll and finance on people related issues.
• Support with ad-hoc projects, reporting, and tasks that are specific to the market as and when required.
• Managing all HR operational tasks –ensuring we are “audit ready” and our processes run effectively and smoothly. Ensure every aspect of the employee lifecycle is documented and stored appropriately.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE GREAT IN THIS ROLE:

• Relevant experience in a professional HR support role
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage customer services across multiple clients/departments with conflicting demands
• Keen attention to detail in the execution of all work
• Proactive approach to tasks and new challenges with flexibility within an ever-changing/evolving, fast-paced environment
• Enjoy being part of a team and excited to contribute to its success
• Creative problem solver, analytical and self-starter
• Practical experience using Excel and ideally some exposure to working with HRIS.

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Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be Results-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

Our recruitment process does not employ artificial intelligence for selection. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgement.Candidate evaluation and selection are conducted without AI-supported screening or decision-making. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

Brandtech+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

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