HR Administrator Vacancy at Merchant West Holdings

Job Description

Merchant West Holdings is inviting applications for the position of HR Administrator in Cape Town, Western Cape. This permanent opportunity is ideal for Human Resources professionals with experience in HR administration, payroll support, employee records management, and HR operations.

Job Details

About the Role

The HR Administrator will provide efficient and professional HR support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate HR administration, employee records management, payroll support, compliance, recruitment coordination, and employee engagement activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to a positive employee experience while supporting HR operations and governance processes.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in:
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Related field

Experience

• 2–5 years HR Administration or HR Support experience
• Experience supporting HR processes across the employee lifecycle
• Exposure to HR systems and payroll administration
• Sage 300 People experience will be advantageous

Key Skills

• HR Administration
• HRIS Management
• Employee Records Management
• Payroll Administration Support
• Benefits Administration
• HR Reporting and Analytics
• Labour Legislation Knowledge
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• HR Systems Knowledge

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Prepare HR documentation
• Manage HR queries and correspondence
• Coordinate HR projects and initiatives

Employee Records & HRIS

• Maintain employee records and personnel files
• Update HRIS systems
• Process employee lifecycle changes
• Generate HR reports

Payroll & Benefits

• Process payroll inputs
• Support payroll reconciliations
• Assist with benefits administration
• Resolve payroll-related queries

Compliance & Governance

• Maintain HR records
• Support statutory reporting
• Assist with audits and compliance reviews
• Ensure policy adherence

Recruitment Support

• Coordinate interviews
• Support candidate communications
• Maintain applicant records
• Assist with employment offers

Employee Experience

• Support employee engagement initiatives
• Coordinate internal communications
• Assist with surveys and feedback programmes
• Promote workplace culture initiatives

Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Attention to detail
• Accuracy and organisation
• Strong communication skills
• Time management
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Join Merchant West Holdings?

This opportunity allows HR professionals to gain exposure across the full employee lifecycle while working within a respected financial services organisation focused on employee development and operational excellence.