Permanent - Human Resources & Payroll Administrator - Rustenburg - South Africa

Job Purpose 

• To manage all HR and Payroll activities within the store environment, with critical deadlines and objectives set to meet.

The role is a critical role in store, in managing the support function of Payroll and Human Resources management in store and also a critical support to the Operational Support team

• Organizing and maintaining personnel records
• Updating internal HR database
• Preparing HR documents.

Responsibilities 

• Organize and maintain personnel records 
• Update internal databases (e.g. record sick or maternity leave) 
• Prepare HR documents, like employment contracts and new hire guides 
• Revise company policies 
• Liaise with external partners, like insurance vendors, and ensure legal compliance 
• Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics (e.g. turnover rates) 
• Answer employees queries about HR-related issues 
• Assist payroll department by providing relevant employee information (e.g. leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules) 
• Arrange travel accommodations and process expense forms 
• Participate in HR projects (e.g. help organize a job fair event)

• Demonstrated ability and experience managing employees, preferably in logistics environments / related functions.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate, persuade, sell, and resolve conflicts
• Proven leadership abilities to support the operational team
• Able to communicate with, engage and influence senior stakeholders – Regional Management team
• Experience in  (Wholesale and Retail) in a Client centric approach and skills with a sense of urgency
• Be able to perform at an optimum level under pressure for extensive lengths of time and adapt
• Able to generate above average results within a demanding and pressurised environment
• Planning and Organising skills
• Coping with pressure and setback
• Persuading and Influencing management with confidence and reference to the law
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking
• Self-starter that can adapt quickly.
• Strong attention to detail especially in reports.
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Well-spoken in English and the following languages will be advantageous: Afrikaans / African Language from the area
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Excellent Communication skills.