The Role
Provide HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle for a global business, issuing offer letters via Pinpoint, maintaining HR records and payroll support, coordinating HR projects and internal communications, and managing local office administration and wellbeing initiatives in the Umhlanga/Durban office.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you an experienced HR Administrator looking for an exciting opportunity to work within a global organisation while being based in our Durban office?
MMR Research Worldwide is seeking a proactive, highly organised, and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join our Global HR Team on a maternity cover contract. This is a varied and rewarding role that will support our HR colleagues in the UK and the Netherlands, helping to deliver a first-class HR service across our international business
Working across MMR Research Worldwide and our family of companies, including Huxly, Ideal Insight, and Together Agency, you will play a key role in supporting employees and HR processes across multiple countries, including the UK, US, China, Singapore, South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, India, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Thailand.
Based in our Umhlanga office, you will provide administrative support across the full employee lifecycle while also supporting local office operations in South Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Global Support :
Offer letters ✉️ — Issue offer letters and recruitment documentation through our recruitment platform, Pinpoint.
Employee documentation 📄 — Prepare contracts, starter and leaver paperwork, and contractual changes.
HR records 🗂️ — Maintain accurate employee records and update our HR database.
Payroll support 💷 — Support payroll administration activities.
Internal communications 📰 — Collate HR updates and employee news for company‑wide communications and newsletters.
HR projects 📊 — Coordinate and support HR projects, initiatives and meetings.
Offer letters ✉️ — Issue offer letters and recruitment documentation through our recruitment platform, Pinpoint.
Employee documentation 📄 — Prepare contracts, starter and leaver paperwork, and contractual changes.
HR records 🗂️ — Maintain accurate employee records and update our HR database.
Payroll support 💷 — Support payroll administration activities.
Internal communications 📰 — Collate HR updates and employee news for company‑wide communications and newsletters.
HR projects 📊 — Coordinate and support HR projects, initiatives and meetings.
South Africa Support :
Office administration 🗂️ — Support day‑to‑day administration of the Durban office, liaising with the serviced office provider and managing room bookings.
Wellbeing initiatives 🌿 — Play an active role in organising and supporting local wellbeing and social initiatives.
Local provider liaison 🤝 — Liaise with local providers and agencies relating to payroll, healthcare and employee benefits.
Office administration 🗂️ — Support day‑to‑day administration of the Durban office, liaising with the serviced office provider and managing room bookings.
Wellbeing initiatives 🌿 — Play an active role in organising and supporting local wellbeing and social initiatives.
Local provider liaison 🤝 — Liaise with local providers and agencies relating to payroll, healthcare and employee benefits.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
HR administration experience 🗂️ — Previous experience in an HR Administration role.
Organisational skills 📅 — Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Attention to detail 🔍 — Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Task prioritisation ⚡ — Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Communication skills 💬 — Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Microsoft Office proficiency 💻 — Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
Proactive mindset 🌟 — A proactive approach and willingness to support a wide variety of activities
Organisational skills 📅 — Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Attention to detail 🔍 — Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Task prioritisation ⚡ — Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Communication skills 💬 — Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Microsoft Office proficiency 💻 — Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
Proactive mindset 🌟 — A proactive approach and willingness to support a wide variety of activities
A bit about us and our benefits!
We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love.
With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive.
It’s our people that make all of this possible.
We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities.
At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.
About
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in an HR Administration role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience using HR systems
- Experience with Pinpoint recruitment platform
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive mindset and willingness to support varied activities
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The Company
What We Do
With unrivaled experience across food and drink, household and personal care and beyond, we design qualitative and quantitative solutions that address your business issues - fueling creativity to create products and brands that people love. Our heartland is the interface between brand, pack and product, leveraging the power of the human senses to create more engaging propositions. Get in touch with your local team to find out how we can turn your brand promise into a reality.
