Ultra Luxury Hotel opening in Sea Point is looking for an HR Officer I Administrator. The HR Officer supports the Human Resources function by providing efficient administrative support; helping with recruitment processes ; maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring smooth daily HR operations. Proven hotel pre-opening experience is essential. The candidate must have been an integral member of a hotel opening team, actively involved in establishing operational standards ; systems; service culture ; and team structures from the ground up prior to the property’s first guest arrival. Duties: HR Administration: Maintain and update employee files, HRIS records, and personnel documentation. Prepare contract requests, addendums, and new hire documentation. Assist in coordinating onboarding and induction for new employees. Recruitment & Selection: Schedule interviews, communicate with candidates, and prepare interview packs. Conduct reference checks and support background screening processes. Maintain the recruitment tracker and ensure all recruitment documentation is filed correctly. Employee Relations & Support: Assist with employee relations tasks. Support communication of HR policies and procedures. Help address basic employee queries or direct them to the appropriate channels. Contribute to maintaining a positive, respectful, and professional work environment. Training & Development Support: Track training attendance and updating training records. Aid with organizing internal training sessions and compliance training. Coordinate induction training for new staff. Payroll & Timekeeping Support: Aid with collecting timesheets, attendance registers, and ensuring accuracy before submission. Support HR and payroll teams by verifying employee information and contracts. Requirements: Matric HR-related qualification 2-3years’ experience in an HR administration or HR assistant role, preferably in hospitality. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Professional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Proactive; service-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively. Strong administrative and computer literacy skills (MS Office, HRIS advantageous). Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced hotel environment
