HR Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Contract

Sandton, South Africa Posted on 10/02/2026

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Administrator to join their team on a 3-month maternity cover contract.

• Provide efficient, friendly, and effective HR administrative support to all iStore employees.
• Handle HR-related complaints and queries professionally and confidentially.
• Uphold company values, policies, and procedures at all times.
• Ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Advise line managers on potential employee conflict situations.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

• Draft and manage accurate contracts, promotions, increases, and incentive letters.
• Ensure correct documentation is used, filed, and easily accessible.
• Obtain and verify all required authorisations for starters and leavers.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with legislative requirements.
• Compile onboarding packs for all new employees.
• Review monthly attendance registers and follow up on discrepancies.
• Ensure each employee has a complete and compliant personnel file.

Ensure timely communication of all required documentation to payroll, including:

• Employee changes
• Casual hours

• Understand and advise employees on all company benefits.
• Manage medical aid and provident fund queries.
• Process UIF and Workers' Compensation documentation.
• Ensure compulsory benefits enrolment for all new employees.
• Manage ad-hoc benefits and expense claims.

• Coordinate monthly induction training for new starters.
• Ensure all training is accurately captured on FileMaker.
• Facilitate induction sessions when required.

• Liaise with the CCMA regarding referrals.
• Assist as an HR representative in labour-related matters when required.

• Assist in the development and improvement of HR procedures and processes.
• Act as custodian of all HR-related statutory compliance.

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources (advantageous)
• 2-3 years' experience in HR support or HR administration role
• Strong internal customer-centric approach.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of HR software systems.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.