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Temporary HR Administrator (Global) ? Maternity Leave Relief (Temporary, 6-month Contract), JHB-based (RSA) Jobs in South Africa at Genesis
Job Title: Temporary HR Administrator – Maternity Leave Relief (Temporary, 6-month Contract)
Duration: June 2025 – December 2025
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid 2:3)
Reports To: Head of HR
1. Genesis Analytics: A Quick Look
Genesis Analytics is an impact-driven consultancy with strong African roots and a global footprint spanning over 115 countries.
We’re all about:
A deep understanding of the African context.
Bringing a global perspective to opportunities and challenges in Africa and other emerging markets.
Unlocking value for our clients and society.
Delivering impactful solutions and driving meaningful change.
Our work focuses on supporting change in the “Young World” (Africa, the Middle East, South, and parts of Southeast Asia) through transitions like:
Economic reconfiguration for youth.
Ensuring youth health and well-being.
Enabling a just climate transition.
We’re committed to doing more than just economic consulting. We prioritise people and the planet. Our culture is built on strong values like openness, inclusivity, compassion, and respect.
We operate across various industries (think financial services, health, climate finance, etc.) and partner with a range of clients in the public, private, and donor sectors.
2. The Group Services Practice: What’s What
Here at Genesis Analytics, our HR team is part of the Group Services Practice. Group Services, in general, includes departments like Finance, IT, Marketing & Communications – basically, the teams that keep things running smoothly so our consultants can do their thing.
Our HR team is crucial – we support the global organisation by managing the employee lifecycle and making sure Genesis Analytics is a great place to work.
What we do:
Attract, develop, and retain top talent.
Oversee recruitment and selection.
Manage employee onboarding and offboarding.
Handle employee relations.
Implement performance management.
Facilitate learning and development.
Administer employee benefits.
Ensure legal compliance.
The Temporary HR Administrator will be a key support player in all of this.
3. Temporary HR Administrator: The Role
This is a fixed-term contract for a Temporary HR Administrator to join the HR team within the Group Services Practice at Genesis Analytics, from 1 June 2025 to 31 December 2026.
This temporary role is designed to provide administrative support to the HR team, ensure the smooth running of our processes, and contribute to a positive employee experience. You will assist with various HR functions, helping the team operate effectively.
This vacancy has been created to support the HR function during a permanent staff member’s maternity leave period.
4. What You’ll Be Doing
As a Temporary HR Administrator, you’ll be responsible for a range of tasks, including but not limited to:
Global Employee Onboarding and Offboarding: Assisting with getting new hires settled in (contracts, induction, orientation). Also, managing the admin side of employee departures (processing paperwork, ensuring a smooth exit). Keeping employee records and HR databases up to date, including our global org chart.
Global Record-Keeping and HR System Management: Keeping personnel files (physical and digital) organised, accurate, and confidential. Ensuring HR systems are updated with employee data (personal info, employment history, benefits etc.). Helping with HR reports and basic data analysis.
Benefits Administration Support: Assisting employees with benefits enrollment and changes. Answering employee queries about medical aid, retirement funds/contributions, and leave policies. Assisting with other employee benefits admin as needed.
General HR Admin Support: Being the first point of contact for HR-related questions from globally based employees. Preparing HR correspondence, memos, and announcements. Scheduling meetings and other HR appointments. Assist with B-BBEE and any FASSET reporting requirements. Organising HR events where needed. Providing other admin support to the HR team as required.
Payroll processing: Process payroll accurately includinging all remuneration, leave, absences, bonuses, deductions, benefits, taxes, etc. Ensure compliance with labour laws, tax authorities, and other statutory regulations. Manage all payroll-related data securely and address employee payroll queries. Payroll processing is across South Africa, UK, Kenya and Employer of Record.
5. What You Need
To be the successful Temporary HR Administrator, you’ll need:
Required Skills:
Solid experience as an HR Administrator.
Proven experience with Sage300 HR software.
Sage Intacct knowledge and experience will be a definite advantage.
Proficiency in Google Business Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Mail and Calendar) is essential.
Good understanding of basic labour laws and HR best practices – global experience a distinct advantage.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
Ability to handle confidential info with discretion.
Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organisation and build relationships across the business
Ability to collaborate in a team environment, but also to work independently and bring your own thoughts and ideas to the table
Comfortable representing the HR team to the wider business in a professional manner
Qualifications and Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
HR certifications are a bonus.
Desired Experience:
3 – 6 years of HR admin experience, ideally in a fast-paced professional services environment.
Experience with employee onboarding and offboarding in a global setting.
Familiarity with benefits administration and HR record-keeping.
6. The Contract
Duration: Fixed-term contract from 1 June 2025 to 31 December 2026.
Nature: Temporary/interim.
7. In a Nutshell
This Temporary HR Administrator role at Genesis Analytics is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person with HR admin experience. You’ll be supporting the HR team and helping to ensure smooth HR processes and a positive employee experience. We’re looking for someone with global experience wo is proactive, organised, with strong communication skills and who can handle confidential information.
8. How to Apply:
Please follow the online application process on the Genesis career portal on our website and apply only via this platform.
We cannot accept e-mailed CVs or other applications (for example, via LinkedIn or other job boards where we might advertise). We will only accept applications received via our ATS from the website career portal.
To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, we will not discuss vacancies outside the formal application process, including before applicants submit their applications.
Your application will be considered primarily for this role. If you are interested in multiple roles, please submit your application for each position.
Once you have applied through our career portal, you will receive a system-generated confirmation email confirming that your application has been received.
NOTE: Please be advised that uploaded documents and attachments cannot exceed 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if they exceed 4MB combined.
Communication will be limited to the shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive feedback on your application within three (3) weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Genesis Analytics reserves the right to cancel or not proceed with an appointment for any advertised role.
All appointments will align with Genesis Analytics’ Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Policies.
All applications and personal information will be treated confidentially in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (RSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (UK).
Title: Temporary HR Administrator (Global) ? Maternity Leave Relief (Temporary, 6-month Contract), JHB-based (RSA)
Company: Genesis
Location: South Africa
