Senior HR Administration Manager

Senior HR Administration Manager

Recruiter

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref

Senior HR Administra..

Date posted

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

Market Related

SUMMARY

Senior HR Administration Manager

POSITION INFO

Location: Gauteng 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 .