Olivia Puren

Dedicated and results-driven Human Resources Administrator with experience in manufacturing and automotive industries. Currently serving as the sole HR representative at FAW Manufacturers' Port Elizabeth plant, independently managing all HR functions for approximately 279 employees reporting to Head Office in Johannesburg. Skilled in HR administration, recruitment, time and attendance, compliance, payroll support, employee relations, and employee support, demonstrating strong initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

HR Administrator at FAW Manufacturers (2025-09 – Present)

Sole HR representative for the Port Elizabeth plant, managing full HR operations for ±279 employees with minimal on-site supervision.

• Manage time and attendance, overtime reconciliation, and absenteeism tracking and submitting via Sage 300.
• Facilitate disciplinary processes in collaboration with external IR specialists, ensuring compliance with company and legal procedures.
• Maintain and audit employee records, ensuring POPIA compliance and accuracy.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and termination processes; coordinate medical and background checks.
• Support employees with payroll, benefits, and HR queries, ensuring confidentiality and efficient service.
• Capture and verify invoices, PRs, and POs on SAP; reconcile labour broker invoices.
• Coordinate training administration and maintain training compliance documentation.
• Prepare HR correspondence, monthly reports, and ensure alignment with company policies.

HR Administrator at Coega Steels (2024-01 – 2025-09)

Managed HR administration for ±500 employees, including timekeeping, leave, and termination documentation (Provident Fund & UIF).

• Completed UIF documents for maternity, paternity and RWT applications, and medical exits; ensured compliance with labour regulations.
• Assisted with recruitment, onboarding, and training support.
• Prepared HR documentation including shift changes, leave expiry notices, and employment confirmations.
• Supported employee benefits administration and served as first point of HR contact.
• Ensured sick notes were checked on HPCSA and that the 8-week rule applied correctly.
• Compiled monthly IR, HR expense, HR movement, and 8-week rule reports.
• Delegated administrative tasks to HR interns and prepared meeting minutes for HR, Training, and Employment Equity sessions.

HR Administrator at Altitude Facilities Management (2023-05 – 2023-10)

• Oversaw PPE management including stock ordering, issuing, tracking yearly allocations, and stock taking.
• Managed disciplinary recordkeeping, payroll requisitions, and compliance documentation.
• Maintained personnel records and ensured audit readiness.
• Ensured annual medicals and site inductions were completed.
• Updated internal ATR documentation for submission to the SDF department.
• Captured IODs on COIDA.

HR Intern at Khanyisela College (2022-04 – 2023-04)

• Supported payroll processing, EMP201 submissions, and UI-19 documentation.
• Managed timekeeping, recruitment, onboarding, and HR documentation.
• Assisted with staff engagement events, internal WSP scheduling, and HR budgeting.

National Diploma in Human Resource Management – Nelson Mandela University (2021)

Matric – Gelvandale High School (2013)