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Job summary
A respected multinational FMCG company seeks an HR Administrator in Johannesburg. The role involves supporting HR operations across payroll, recruitment, and compliance, ideal for someone looking to grow within a dynamic, people-focused environment. Candidates should have a degree in Human Resources and relevant HR administration experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ HR administration experience.
- Experience in a Shared Services environment advantageous.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Support the HR Manager with all general HR administration.
- Manage payroll inputs and HR reporting.
- Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Drive the performance management cycle.
- Manage employee relations within assigned business area.
Skills
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Our client, a respected multinational FMCG company, seeks a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join their Johannesburg-based team. This role is ideal for an HR professional looking to grow within a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting HR operations across payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance—contributing directly to a dynamic and high-performing culture.
- Degree in Human Resources or related field – essential
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ HR administration experience, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing industries
- Experience in a Shared Services environment advantageous
- Strong knowledge of HR processes, labour law, and BCEA
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity
- Extensive IR knowledge and experience
- Strong MS Excel
- Experience with Payroll and HR Information Systems, with experience in Sage/VIP and Workday an advantage.
- Support the HR Manager with all general HR administration and coordination
- Manage payroll inputs, employee data, and HR reporting
- Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes
- Update monthly reports for the site (Organograms, Variance, Overtime, etc)
- Prepare and co-ordinate activities for Legal and Governance Audits
- Support employee capability building and skills development through L&D programmes
- Drive the performance management cycle – performance objectives and applicable bonus payments
- Administration of injury on duty claims
- Organize and maintain personnel records
- Collate monthly timesheets and overtime registers within agreed deadlines
- Manage employee relations within assigned business area
- Manage disciplinary matters and grievances within framework
- Manage union relationships
- Professional and approachable with strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptable, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines
- Passion for people, compliance, and continuous improvement
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.