Job Description

:A culinary higher education institute is hiring a Human Resource Administrator. You'll play a key role in supporting the HR department's day-to-day operations and be responsible for maintaining employee records, assisting with recruitment, ensuring compliance with employment laws, managing HR systems, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate is organised, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable in HR practices and procedures. The role can be a full-day or a reduced day of six hours, depending on your needs.Key Responsibilities:1. Employee Records and Data Management

• Maintain and update employee databases with accuracy and confidentiality.

• Manage personnel files, including employment contracts, performance evaluations, and disciplinary records.

• Track employee attendance and leave (holiday, sick, etc.) to ensure accurate payroll processing.

• Operate and maintain HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) to streamline data management and reporting.

2. Recruitment and Onboarding

• Support recruitment efforts by posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating hiring processes.

• Facilitate new hire onboarding, including preparing welcome materials, collecting documentation, and coordinating orientation schedules.

• Assist employees with benefits , provide information, and ensure compliance with company benefits policies.

3. Compliance and Legal Matters

• Ensure HR practices are compliant with current labour laws and employment regulations.

• Assist in reviewing, updating, and implementing HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

• Manage and maintain employment-related legal documentation such as contracts and termination agreements.

4. Employee Relations and Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.

• Assist in resolving employee relations issues by providing support and guidance under HR supervision.

• Communicate HR updates and policy changes to employees in a clear and timely manner.

5. Administrative Support

• Organise and coordinate logistics for HR events, training sessions, and meetings.

• Prepare and generate HR reports and presentations on key metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and training outcomes.

• Perform general office administrative tasks, including filing, photocopying, answering phones, and managing correspondence.

RequirementsQualifications and skills

• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).

• 45 years of experience in an HR support or administrative role.

• Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Please note that your own transport is required due to the location of the organisation.Benefits

• Join a highly-regarded education institution

• Permanent role

• Flexibility includes earlier start/finish time, if required, e.g. 7:30 am to 4 pm or 8 am to 4:30 pm

• First 6 months requires full-time in-office to get to know the business, thereafter a hybrid set up is available

• Reduced hours (six hour day) is also possible if desired
• Benefit: Provident fund

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