Avela Lufuso

Results-driven Human Resources professional with 2+ years of progressive HR experience in recruitment coordination, employee relations, payroll administration, and HR compliance within fast-paced corporate environments. Proven track record managing full-cycle recruitment, onboarding/offboarding processes, and maintaining accurate employee records in compliance with South African labour legislation. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) and HR administration systems.

Seeking to leverage hands-on generalist HR expertise to drive operational excellence, foster positive workplace culture, and support B-BBEE and Employment Equity initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented organisation.

Human Resources Coordinator / HR Administrator - Moldenhauer Group Holdings - East London

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinated full-cycle recruitment including job advertising, CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication — directly supporting hiring managers and maintaining strong candidate relationships throughout the selection process.
• Employee Integration: Managed comprehensive onboarding and offboarding administration, ensuring smooth transitions, preparing employment contracts, conducting induction programmes, and facilitating employee integration into organisational culture.
• HR Administration: Maintained accurate employee records, HR documentation, and filing systems in full compliance with organisational standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Payroll Support: Assisted with monthly payroll preparation, attendance record management, and HR reporting, ensuring data accuracy and timely processing for all employees.
• Compliance & Reporting: Supported Employment Equity initiatives, HR compliance reporting, and legislative submissions (EE, COIDA), contributing to audit-ready documentation and policy adherence.

Human Resources Training Manager - Moldenhauer Group Holdings - East London

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Training Coordination: Coordinated training schedules, onboarding programmes, and compliance workshops to support employee development, skills development initiatives, and organisational learning objectives.
• Records & Engagement: Maintained comprehensive training records for compliance and reporting purposes; supported employee engagement initiatives across all departments to promote positive workplace culture.

Human Resources Administrator / Payroll Support - Superspar - East London

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Payroll Administration: Assisted with payroll administration, attendance tracking, and monthly HR reporting with meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Recruitment & ER Support: Supported recruitment coordination activities and provided employee relations assistance, fostering positive workplace interactions and acting as a reliable point of contact for staff queries.

Diploma - Human Resources Management - Walter Sisulu University

Matric Certificate - Grade 12