HR Administrator with Integration Experience (in-office position)

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape (Full-Time, in-office position)

The Role

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented

HR administrator with integration experience to support the successful integration of acquired businesses into our organisation.

This role will sit at the intersection of HR administration, operational coordination and integration support, helping ensure a smooth transition after acquisition. You will support employee communications, HR processes, documentation, systems updates and administrative coordination as businesses transition into the wider organisation.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys coordinating projects, managing detail, keeping processes organised and supporting people through periods of change.

Key Responsibilities

Business Integration & Coordination Support

• Provide administrative coordination support throughout the post-acquisition integration process
• Maintain integration trackers, timelines, action logs and status updates

HR Administration & Employee Support

• Support employee onboarding, offboarding and employee transition processes during integration
• Prepare and maintain accurate HR documentation including contracts, employee letters, records and related communications and correspondence
• Support employee queries and provide administrative assistance throughout integration activities
• Assist with employee data updates across HR systems

Recruitment & People Coordination

• Co-ordinate with recruitment team about any new staff requirements
• Assist with preparing onboarding information for new employees joining integrated businesses

Requirements

• 2 - 4 years’ experience in HR administration, coordination, business administration or a similar support role
• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Coordination or a related field
• Experience working with documentation, processes, trackers and administrative workflows
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with confidential information
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to work in a team and be flexible to assist other role players when needed

Advantageous Experience

• Experience supporting business transitions, implementations, projects or integrations
• Experience to UK HR practices, particularly UK employment processes and labour law principles
• Experience working with remote staff / teams
• Exposure to HR systems, ATS platforms or employee databases
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams, locations or business units
• Experience supporting HR compliance requirements across different jurisdictions, including employee documentation, contracts, right-to-work processes or regulatory requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Professional communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to build relationships across teams
• Adaptable and comfortable with change

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