People Coordinator Mr Price Group at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• Mr Price Logistics is looking for a People Coordinator to join our dynamic Gosforth Park Distribution Centre during a crucial period of operational growth and transformation. If you are passionate about people, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoy supporting both associates and leadership teams, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a DC environment that values teamwork, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• The purpose of this role is to provide on‑site People coordination and first‑line support, ensuring effective people processes, accurate record‑keeping, and seamless HR service delivery. Working closely with the Divisional HR Team, the People Coordinator will support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, compliance and engagement initiatives to enable a positive, productive, and compliant workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support divisional People team by coordinating key recruitment activities
• Coordinate onboarding process and ensuring all new‑hire documentation is accurately completed, verified, and submitted to Payroll and other relevant stakeholders within required timelines.
• Oversee and facilitate the new‑hire induction process, ensuring that all new associates receive a comprehensive introduction to the company’s values, culture, HR policies and procedures, site safety requirements, and operational expectations.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Submit accurate payroll inputs timeously and proactively follow up on any outstanding payroll queries to ensure prompt resolution.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits by ensuring all claims are accurately submitted to the relevant stakeholders within required timelines, while serving as the primary point of contact for benefit-related queries and liaising with service providers to support timely resolution
• Coordinate all training initiatives in partnership with Group L&D and Divisional HR, ensuring alignment with operational needs and DC compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance registers, and the DC skills matrix, ensuring they are regularly updated for audit readiness.
• Monitor and follow up on all mandatory compliance requirements, such as medicals, safety training, high‑risk certifications, licences and refresher training, ensuring timely completion and operational compliance
• Maintain effective first‑line communication with the onsite labour service provider (labour broker), support workforce planning activities, and keep accurate records of labour pools available on site.
• Provide first line support on disciplinary matters, maintain accurate disciplinary records, and guide associates and line managers on HR policies and procedures
• Support culture, engagement, and wellness initiatives across the DC by coordinating onsite communication, recognition activities and people‑focused programmes that strengthen employee experience and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in an HR coordination or similar role, preferably within a fast‑paced or industrial/warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of SA labour legislation (LRA, BCEA).