HR Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Administrator to support the HR function at Cape Cadogan. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment and is passionate about creating seamless employee experiences. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the HR Administrator will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and a caring workplace culture.

• Serve as the first point of contact for general HR queries and administrative support.
• Assist in maintaining a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.

• Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, and interview scheduling.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation.
• Facilitate smooth onboarding experiences aligned with brand values.

• Assist in tracking probation periods, performance reviews, and appraisal schedules.
• Maintain records of disciplinary actions and grievance procedures.
• Support the HR Business Partner in union engagement and IR documentation.

• Maintain training registers and assist in scheduling internal and external training.
• Track compliance with skills development and employment equity reporting.
• Support talent development initiatives and succession planning documentation.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping of employee files, contracts, and leave.
• Prepare monthly payroll inputs and liaise with central payroll.
• Ensure compliance with BCEA, LRA, EE Act, and internal policies.
• Maintain and update job descriptions, SOPs, and HR templates.

• Diploma or Certificate in HR Management or related field (NQF 5-6).
• 2+ years' experience in HR administration, preferably in hospitality or service industries.
• Familiarity with South African labour legislation and HRIS platforms (e.g., Sage, ESS).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High level of discretion, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends or evenings when required.

• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Passionate about creating meaningful work experiences.
• Team player with a positive attitude and emotional control.
• Adaptable, loyal, and committed to continuous improvement.

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.

We create opportunities and experiences for people to enrich their lives.

Our values guide our behaviours and how we act, and they help us find the right partnerships for growth:

• AWARE (the "thoughtful" value)
  • Eyes and ears open
  • Arrive ready
  • Be human
• GENEROUSLY (the "more" value)
  • Always respond
  • Give more, do more
  • Have a mindset of abundance
• DIVERSITY (the "family" value)
  • Act in harmony
  • Work together
  • Act inclusively
• BETTER (the "continuous improvement" value)
  • Positively influence
  • Keep learning
  • Own it