Cape Town Region: Senior HR Administrator posted by Sea Harvest Corporation Ltd

From a humble fishing company established in 1964, the Sea Harvest Group has grown to become a leading seafood, aquaculture, agri-processing and branded Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business thats recognized and respected throughout South Africa and the world. From here, the group has built its national and global footprint, developing a strong reputation and fostering solid long-term relationships with its geographically diverse international customer base. We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Senior HR Administrator to join our HR team and provide high-quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to: HR Business Partner Department: Human Resources Location: South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront Purpose Responsible for managing and overseeing accurate and timely weekly and monthly payroll processes while supporting general HR operations (i.e. employee relations; recruitment support; performance agreements). This role ensures compliance with employment legislation, provides guidance to employees and maintains high quality HR records. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Provide comprehensive HR administrative support from onboarding and offboarding Prepare contracts, change letters and other HR documentation in line with company policies. Support payroll processes by ensuring accurate and timely HR data. Coordinate recruitment administration (fleet & shores) including interview scheduling and pre-employment checks (criminal checks, ID & qualifications verifications) As a first point of contact for HR queries, escalating complex issues where appropriate Support HR reporting, audits and compliance requirements Prepare and maintain case files for disciplinaries, grievances and CCMA related matters. Maintain IR Matrix on SAGE with monthly updates. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 3-5 years HR Administration experience including payroll admin responsibilities (weekly wages & monthly salaried) Proficient with HRIS and payroll system SAGE knowledge is essential. Employee Benefits Administration (Medical Aid/Pension&Provident Fund) KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES Knowledge of LRA, BCEA & EE Acts and associated Regulations Excellent Administrator; gets tasks done accurately, efficiently and on time, despite numerous interruptions during each working day Above average MS Office Proficiency (especially Excel & Word).