Job Description

A Meat Retail Company is seeking a HR Administrator that will provide comprehensive HR and payroll support within a high-volume FMCG meat processing/retail environment. The role ensures accurate employee records, compliance with labour legislation, and efficient HR operations across production, dispatch, and administrative staff.
Required Skills and/or experience:

• Key Responsibilities

HR Administration
Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and personnel files
Capture and update employee data on HR & payroll systems
Prepare employment contracts, letters, warnings, and disciplinary documentation
Manage onboarding and offboarding processes (induction, PPE, access control)
Time & Attendance / Payroll Support
Administer clocking systems, shift schedules, and overtime records
Verify hours worked for weekly/monthly payroll
Assist with payroll queries, leave balances, and deductions
Ensure compliance with BCEA, UIF, PAYE, and COIDA requirements
Industrial Relations & Compliance
Support disciplinary hearings, CCMA documentation, and grievance processes
Ensure compliance with labour legislation, bargaining council rules, and company policies
Maintain employment equity and training records
Assist with audits (labour, health & safety, food safety related HR compliance)
Recruitment & Training Support
Assist with recruitment for production, slaughter floor, and FMCG roles
Coordinate interviews, medicals, and reference checks
Track training, skills development, and mandatory certifications
General HR Support
Handle employee queries professionally and confidentially
Support HR Manager with reports and HR metrics
Liaise with department managers and union representatives where required
Requirements
Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources / Labour Relations
2-4 years HR Administration experience (FMCG or meat processing highly advantageous)
Strong understanding of South African labour legislation
Experience with shift work, high-volume staff, and unionised environments
Payroll and time & attendance system experience
Strong admin skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality
Key Competencies
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
Strong communication and people skills
High level of accuracy and compliance awareness
Professional and ethical conduct

Skills Required