Job Description

Our client, a specialist in Telecommunications, is looking for a People Administrator for a 4 month Fixed-term contract to join their team in Midrand.The People Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the HR department by handling various administrative tasks, maintaining accurate employee records, and ensuring efficient HR operations. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent organizational skills and a passion for people management.Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, and coordinating communication with candidates.
• Prepare and process new hire documentation, onboarding materials, and conduct orientation sessions for new employees.
• Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and answering employee inquiries.
• Support HR initiatives, such as performance reviews, training programs, and employee engagement activities.
• Handle employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs, providing accurate and timely information.
• Prepare HR-related documents, reports, and presentations as needed.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of HR projects and events.
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and company policies, ensuring all HR practices are in line with regulations. Support the HR team with general administrative tasks, such as filing, scheduling meetings, and managing correspondence.
• Assist the Talent Acquisition Specialist in any recruitment related activities.
• Assist with general house-keeping (e.g., HR policies, employee contracts, general paperwork and employee records etc.)
• Assist the Head of People with the execution of any day-to-day tasks.
• Conduct research for the Head of People and Talent Acquisition Specialist as and when required.
• Carry out and constantly improve the onboarding experience for new talent.
• Assist in setting out talent roadmaps for new talent.
• Tend to all queries relating to the employee experience of the entire team; exist as a high touch point for all first line employee queries.
• Implement initiatives to increase employee engagement and overall wellbeing.
• Implement strategies to drive employee development and retention.
• Execute on benefit administration.
• Ad hoc assistance as and when needed by the Head of People and the Talent Acquisition Manager
• Assist in system migration
• Contribute to the overall functioning and success of the People department.

Ad Hoc Tasks:

• Recruitment admin; screening, etc.
• Onboarding process and newbie day packs, new starter info for Payroll
• Assist with employee engagements and the Culture Committee (if applicable)
• BambooHR, PayCurve, PaySpace and Benefit queries and administration
• Birthdays and update notice boards
• Assist in the deployment of company wide communications and action required from employees
• All system upkeep, adoption and offboarding
• Maintenance of physical and digital HR files
• Assist with training registers / refresher training
• Employment Equity admin
• Proof of employment
• COIDA and health and safety admin
• Employee relations admin
• IR admin
• Payroll admin

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in an administrative role, within an HR department.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS systems is an advantage.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

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