Senior HR Administration Manager

Senior HR Administration Manager | Umhlanga

Recruiter

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref

Senior HR Administra..

Date posted

Monday, June 15, 2026

Location

Durban, South Africa

Salary

Market Related

SUMMARY

Senior HR Administration Manager | Umhlanga

POSITION INFO

Location: South Africa (Office-Based) Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time Industry: Financial Services / Wealth Management Role Purpose The Senior HR & Administration Manager balances strategic oversight with meticulous, hands-on execution . You will oversee group risk and employee benefits, manage sensitive advisor fund accounts, champion core HR operations, and act as a procedurally flawless chairperson for employee relations . This position demands an absolute commitment to confidentiality, high-level financial numeracy, and a rigorous compliance mindset . Key Responsibilities Group Risk & Health Benefit Administration: Act as the sole custodian of the company's Group Risk and Health benefits programmes (managed via leading national providers) . Oversee monthly data schedules, perform pre-billing verification to eliminate discrepancies before month-end, and seamlessly coordinate employee claims (Life, Disability, Funeral, etc.) . Advisor Reserve Fund Management: Execute highly sensitive financial administration by managing internal registers and external investment platform balances for financial advisors . Reconcile data monthly, process authorized withdrawals, calculate interest/fees, and distribute monthly statements . Core HR Operations & Compliance: Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, onboarding, and performance review cycles . Ensure the business continuously meets its Employment Equity, BBBEE, and WSP/ATR statutory reporting obligations . Employee Relations & Legal Proceedings: Serve as the fair and unbiased Chairperson for disciplinary and grievance hearings . Maintain a tight collaborative relationship with external labor law consultants to ensure 100% procedural compliance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA) . Executive & Finance Liaison: Partner directly with the Co-CEOs and the internal Finance department to align payroll deductions, recoupments, and corporate expense allocations . The Ideal Profile Experience: Proven track record in a senior-level HR and operational administration capacity, ideally within a corporate, financial services, or advisory environment . Financial Numeracy: Exceptional capability in handling billing statements, platform balances, interest allocations, and payroll data . You must spot a numerical variance immediately . Compliance DNA: A deep, functional understanding of South African labor legislation (LRA, BCEA), corporate compliance frameworks (FICA, POPIA), and employee benefit structures . Uncompromising Discretion: Proven history of managing highly sensitive records, employee grievances, and executive-level data with absolute confidentiality . Organisational Excellence: Systems-driven mindset . You are someone who builds reliable tracking systems rather than relying on memory, effortlessly juggling multiple monthly deadlines . What's on Offer Remuneration: Competitive, market-related cost-to-company (CTC) salary, negotiable based on qualifications and demonstrated experience . Benefits: Company-subsidised group medical aid, group provident fund contributions, and robust Group Risk Cover (Death, Disability, Funeral) . Incentives: Discretionary annual performance bonus linked to individual KPI achievement and overall business success . Professional Growth: Active corporate support for relevant short courses, HR/compliance training, and professional body memberships .