Absa HR Administrative Officer Vacancy – Apply Now
Company: Absa Group
Job Title: HR Administrative Officer
Location: Capital City Building Branch, South Africa
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 08 August 2026
Job Requisition ID: R-15989161
About the Role
Absa is looking for a dedicated HR Administrative Officer to join its Human Resources team. The successful candidate will provide HR administration and operational support by ensuring the effective execution of HR processes, maintaining employee records, supporting payroll, onboarding and offboarding employees, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with an HR qualification who are looking to build a career with one of Africa's leading financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities
Offboarding
Manage the end-to-end employee offboarding process.
Coordinate employee exits with relevant stakeholders.
Follow up on outstanding exit requirements.
Monitor submission of exit checklists and escalate delays where necessary.
Payroll Administration
Perform monthly payroll verification.
Process payroll amendments.
Prepare monthly and ad hoc payroll reports.
Ensure employee information is accurately captured in Workday.
Recruitment & Pre-Screening
Ensure compliance with pre-employment screening processes.
Verify candidate documentation.
Liaise with screening service providers to ensure timely completion of checks.
Support internal and external recruitment advertisements.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure HR processes comply with company policies and procedures.
Assist with audit requests and compliance activities.
HR Records Management
Maintain and update employee records.
Digitally archive HR documents.
Open and maintain employee personnel files.
Ensure accurate filing of HR documentation.
Supplier Administration
Process supplier invoices within agreed timelines.
Liaise with Finance and Sourcing regarding payment-related queries.
General HR Administration
Track employee probation reviews.
Prepare employment contracts for new employees.
Conduct onboarding for new hires.
Prepare employee letters upon request.
Process sick leave reimbursement.
Assist with corporate wear administration.
Compile and update monthly HR reports.
Support GOP applications and other HR administrative functions.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
A Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) in Human and Social Studies or a related qualification.
Good administrative and organisational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Computer literacy and the ability to work with HR systems such as Workday (advantageous).
Skills and Competencies
HR administration
Payroll support
Records management
Time management
Communication skills
Customer service orientation
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Professionalism
Why Join Absa?
Absa offers employees the opportunity to grow within a leading African financial institution that has over 100 years of history. Employees benefit from continuous learning opportunities, career development support, and the chance to contribute to shaping the future of banking across Africa.
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