Chantal Swart
Rotorua,BOP
Summary
Responsible HR Generalist with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management. Focused on keeping systems updated and facilitating positive employee relations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource & Payroll Administrator
NCT Forestry Agricultural Co-Operative Pty
11.2015 - 01.2023
- Process monthly payroll data for continuous 24-hour shift system.
- Compile monthly leave schedules
- Facilitate the following processes pertaining to the companies medical schemes, onboarding and offboarding, changing plan options. Retirement funds, disabilities, withdrawals, death claims, retirements.
- Handled all filing of personnel records in hard copy and electronic format.
- Assist employees with queries related to HR. Facilitate and advise managers / supervisors with regards to the implementation of the disciplinary code and procedures.
- Take minutes during various meetings where HR department is involved.
- Co-ordinate training and development needs
- Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to streamline corporate services.
- Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
- Coordinated employee placements and administration.
- Achieved favourable company outcomes with labor union negotiations by using successful collective bargaining strategies.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and other competitive data and prepared budgets.
Human Resource and Payroll Administrator
BayFibre Central Timber Co-operative
01.2010 - 11.2015
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 300+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Documented procedures, identified areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies and implemented policy changes.
- Created and managed spreadsheets for leave calculations.
- Prepared and monitored sick leave files and served as administrator of sick leave program.
- Uploaded time records into Time and attendance system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Managed benefits enrollment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details.
- Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, handles medical aid, provident and pension fund administration as per company guidelines.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing
Admin Clerk
The Central Timber Co-operative
08.2004 - 12.2010
- Actively listened to employees, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced payrolls.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Receptionist
Richards Hotel
04.2004 - 08.2004
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management
Regent Business School
South Africa01.2023
Certificate - Skills Development Facilitator Unit Standards
Global Business Solutions
Durban, South Africa11.2017
Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing Course - Human Resources Management
VIP Payroll Academy
Durban - South AfricaNational Diploma - Human Resource Management - Human Resouces
Umfolozi - EFT College
Richardsbay South AfricaCertificate in Human Resources Hiring Practices - Human Resources Management
UNISA
South Africa - Distance EducationCertificate in Labour Relations Management - Human Resource Management
UNISA
South Africa - Distance EducationYear 12 - Human Resources Management
John Ross College
High School1997
Skills
- Strong administration skills
- Benefits Administrator
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Wages and Salary
- Employee Performance Management
- Records Maintenance
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Employee Retention
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
Accomplishments
NCT Forestry Agricultrual Co-Operative Limited
Name of Person : Danny Knoesen
Position : General Manager
Contact number : +27 83 661 8172
Email : danny@nctforest.com
Name of Person : Percy Naidoo
Position : Production Manager
Contact number : +27 78 201 7270 Cell
Email : percy@nctforest.com
Name of Person : Ryno Martyn
Position : Regional Operations Manager
Contact number : +27 76 499 1111
Email : ryno@nctforest.com
Timeline
Human Resource & Payroll Administrator
NCT Forestry Agricultural Co-Operative Pty
11.2015 - 01.2023
Human Resource and Payroll Administrator
BayFibre Central Timber Co-operative
01.2010 - 11.2015
Admin Clerk
The Central Timber Co-operative
08.2004 - 12.2010
Receptionist
Richards Hotel
04.2004 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management
Regent Business School
Certificate - Skills Development Facilitator Unit Standards
Global Business Solutions
Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing Course - Human Resources Management
VIP Payroll Academy
National Diploma - Human Resource Management - Human Resouces
Umfolozi - EFT College
Certificate in Human Resources Hiring Practices - Human Resources Management
UNISA
Certificate in Labour Relations Management - Human Resource Management
UNISA
Year 12 - Human Resources Management
John Ross College