South Africa: People Administrator posted by Kendrick Recruitment

People Administrator Luxury Safari Lodge | Sabi Sands

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented People (HR) Administrator to join a prestigious luxury safari lodge in Sabi Sands. This role is responsible for supporting the People Manager in implementing the people strategy and ensuring effective management of all people-related activities.

Location: Sabi Sands
Property Type: Luxury Safari Lodge
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
Accommodation: Live-in

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the People Manager in implementing the people strategy and HR processes

• Manage the department in the absence of the People Manager

• Provide guidance to management to ensure alignment with company vision, mission, values, and policies

• Handle core personnel administration and payroll for junior staff

• Facilitate training and development initiatives for employees

• Assist with industrial relations matters and HR compliance

• Capture and maintain accurate HR data and reports

• Support staff welfare, health, and wellness initiatives

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and general administration

• Manage staff wardrobe items, including ordering, coordination, and issuing

• Contribute to sustainability programmes and wellness initiatives

• Encourage staff involvement in community development projects

• Ensure accurate leave management and reporting

• Actively manage the Staff Village, including staffing, rosters, disciplinary matters, maintenance, and ordering

Skills & Experience:

• HR qualification is preferable

• 23 years HR experience, ideally within hospitality

• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration

• Knowledge of labour law and disciplinary procedures

• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a commitment to staff and community wellbeing

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise fairness and integrity

• Ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Sage VIP

Benefits:

• Live-in accommodation provided

• Opportunity to work in a luxury safari lodge environment