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Human Resource Administrator

Pretoria
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Human Resources
Reference: SW005399/CL

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Pretoria (North): My client, a leading name in the food science industry, is looking for a skilled HR Administrator to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about HR, payroll, and compliance, thrive in a structured, high-performance environment, and have exceptional multilingual communication skills, this is your opportunity to excel!

Purpose of the Role: Provide first-hand support to the HR Business Partner while serving as the primary point of contact for employees. Core functions include managing payroll and biometric systems, ensuring smooth HR operations.

We need a polished, professional HR Administrator who is:

Articulate in English, with a very good command of Afrikaans and at least one or two other South African languages
Experienced enough to work independently with minimal supervision
Passionate about HR administration and excelling in this role long-term
A team player with a strong sense of professionalism and workplace etiquette
Able to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Proven expertise in managing payroll and biometric systems (PaySpace & ERS Biometrics) is non-negotiable – candidates will be required to outline the depth of their experience in these key areas
Support the HR Business Partner in daily operations
Maintain positive employee relations and HR service excellence
Oversee HR administration, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping
Assist with Employment Equity committee meetings and BBBEE initiatives
Support employee engagement strategies and well-being programs
Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and legislation

Required Skills & Experience:

Tertiary qualification (Degree/Certification) in HR or related field with 3-5 years of HR experience
Proven experience in payroll processing, ERS biometric systems, and shift patterns
Excellent IT proficiency, particularly in HR information systems
Familiarity with BCEA, LRA, EEA, and unionised environments is advantageous
Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking abilities
Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
High integrity, attention to detail, and a structured approach
Energetic, emotionally intelligent, and a self-starter who takes initiative
Valid driver’s license and own transport required
Exceptional language proficiency – must be able to understand, speak, read, and write:
- English- fluent in English (excellent articulation required)
- Afrikaans proficiency at business level relevant to an HR role
- At least one or 2 other South African languages (e.g. Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga)

CANDIDATES WHO RESIDE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE NORTHERN SUBURBS OF PRETORIA, OR THOSE WILL BE RESIDENT AT THE TIME OF COMMENCEMENT OF WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.