Kay-Lee S.
Mid-Level Human Resources Specialist
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Kay-Lee S. is an experienced Human Resources Professional with over four years in HR roles spanning the manufacturing, agriculture, and education sectors. She has managed end-to-end recruitment, employee relations, and compliance processes at organisations such as Meat Traders, Number Two Piggeries, and Crickley Dairy. Her responsibilities included handling recruitment life cycles, coordinating training, managing benefits administration, and ensuring full compliance with South African labour legislation and HSSE standards. Kay-Lee brings hands-on expertise with HubSpot, LinkedIn Recruiter, and SPSS statistical software, and is adept at preparing HR reports, managing payroll operations, and supporting disciplinary and grievance cases, including those involving CCMA matters. She also coordinated Employment Equity meetings and contributed to organisational development through structured HR analytics and data-driven practices.
Experience
Recruitment Specialist
Talent Match South Africa · 2025 — 2026Used LinkedIn Recruiter, targeted searches, and headhunting strategies to identify and attract qualified candidates for various roles. Created and posted job advertisements aimed at increasing candidate engagement and improving applicant quality. Conducted weekly screening of over 100 direct applicants and ensured accurate data entry and workflow management within HubSpot. Participated in daily team meetings by updating colleagues on hiring progress, pipelines, and recruitment milestones. Took part in candidate interviews and offered timely, constructive feedback to support interview preparation and candidate experience.Placement Coordinator
InternMatch South Africa · 2024 — 2025Coordinated placement processes from initiation to completion, serving as the primary liaison among candidates, employers, and educational institutions. Supported candidates throughout the placement process, assessed and matched over 100 candidates' skills to appropriate roles, and maintained detailed records of agreements and feedback. Ensured placement compliance with relevant regulations, tracked outcomes for reporting, and organised training sessions to help prepare candidates. Built relationships with employers to develop new opportunities and addressed challenges arising during placements.HR Manager
Meat Traders · 2023 — 2024Oversaw the recruitment and selection process, maintained employee adherence to company policies and disciplinary codes, and managed weekly schedules for more than 250 employees to support payroll accuracy. Administered benefits including Injury on Duty claims, UIF, Provident Fund, and funeral benefits, ensuring processing compliance. Contributed to talent management by identifying high-potential employees and supporting succession planning. Compiled HR reports covering employee data, disciplinary activity, and training statistics. Ensured compliance with the Department of Labour, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), and HSSE standards. Managed disciplinary and grievance matters, and participated in Employment Equity meetings, maintaining associated documentation.HR Consultant
Meat Traders · 2023 — 2023Handled full-cycle recruitment and selection, enforced adherence to policies and disciplinary codes, and ensured accurate capture of employee schedules for payroll processing. Managed benefits administration encompassing IOD claims, UIF, Provident Fund, and funeral benefits. Facilitated training delivery and prepared comprehensive monthly HR reporting for Group HR. Maintained organisational compliance with Department of Labour regulations, BCEA, and HSSE standards, managed the documentation for disciplinary and grievance processes, and coordinated CCMA-related matters.HR Administrator
Number Two Piggeries (Pty) Ltd · 2022 — 2023Managed SETA discretionary and mandatory grant applications, including submission and payment tracking. Supported recruitment efforts and coordinated screening processes, while preparing accurate employment contracts and timely payroll documentation. Monitored compliance with HSSE and SIZA standards, assisted with company events and employee engagement initiatives, and maintained organised records, electronic filing systems, CV and contract databases, and Dropbox archives.HR Administrator
Crickley Dairy (Pty) Ltd · 2021 — 2022Directed end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, facilitated documentation for payroll, and maintained audit-ready records. Supported audit participation for HR compliance, submitted regular HR reports, and coordinated employee engagement and Employment Equity meetings. Oversaw management of depot staff medicals and licenses, contributed to disciplinary case preparation, managed offboarding logistics, and assisted with employee training and company event planning.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Majoring in Organisational PsychologyUniversity of Cape Town · 2019 — 2019
- Bachelor of Social Science Majoring in Psychology and Organisational PsychologyUniversity of Cape Town · 2016 — 2018
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