HR Administrator - Tapestry Manufacturing (Linen)

About the role

The HR Administrator will support Tapestry Manufacturing’s linen operations by managing end‑to‑end recruitment administration, employee documentation and HR compliance. This role ensures smooth onboarding, accurate record‑keeping and contributes to employee wellbeing initiatives within a fast‑paced production environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate full recruitment administration, including job adverts and interview scheduling.
• Prepare employment contracts, starter packs and all employee documentation.
• Conduct new‑employee inductions and maintain accurate employee files.
• Print weekly pay slips and manage high‑volume HR document preparation.
• Process medical aid applications, employee cards and related paperwork.
• Identify and execute employee wellness initiatives.
• Compile HR reports for management, including monthly workforce metrics.
• Prepare absenteeism reports and calculate factory absenteeism averages.
• Maintain statutory HR records and ensure compliance with labour legislation.
• Perform weekly administrative duties to ensure salaries are paid on time.
• Assist with internal and external HR audits as required.
• Respond to HR‑related queries from employees and management.
• Support conflict resolution, disciplinary administration and employee relations processes.
• Maintain training records and attendance registers.
• Support implementation of employee development programmes.
• Attend health and safety meetings and provide HR input on people management.

Required profile

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources.
• 2–3 years of HR administration experience.
• Previous experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation (advantageous).
• Ability to work in a production/manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Office (general).