Human Resource Administrator (Manufacturing Industry)
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 escalate 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.
- Human Resources Diploma or Degree.
- Minimum 5 years HR administration experience at manufacturing plant level.
- Experience dealing with unions/shop stewards.
- Code 8 drivers license.
- Strong administration and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of employment laws.
- Proficient in English (reading/writing).
- Team player; proactive and confident approach
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