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Natasha Pretorius

@natashapretorius

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Dedicated HR professional

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging HR role with opportunities for growth and development

I am a highly efficient, innovative, and methodical individual with a passion for human resources. With experience in various industries, including defence, wine and liquor sales, food manufacturing, and talent acquisition, I possess a unique understanding of the complexities of HR management.

Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in recruitment, talent retention, onboarding, and HR administration. I am well-versed in employment laws and regulations, and I have a proven track record of ensuring compliance and managing employee relations.

I am a quick learner, able to absorb new ideas and adapt to different situations. I am committed to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality, as evidenced by my experience working with sensitive information in the defence industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Human Resources Officer

Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd

May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)

Managed legal compliance, recruitment lifecycle, onboarding processes, and employee relations for a defense research and development company. Ensured adherence to employment laws and maintained accurate employee records.

Legal Compliance Recruitment Onboarding Employee Relations HRIS Management Talent Acquisition Contract Drafting Performance Reviews

People and Culture Officer

Meridian People and Culture (Pty) Ltd

May 2023 - Apr 2024 (11 months)

Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance with employment equity regulations in the wine and liquor sales industry. Developed HR initiatives and managed employee records.

Recruitment Onboarding Employee Relations HRIS Management Compliance Performance Management Policy Development Employee Engagement Payroll Administration

Human Resources Officer

Exim International (Pty) Ltd

May 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)

Handled legal compliance, recruitment, employee development, and payroll administration in a food manufacturing environment. Ensured adherence to employment equity and managed employee benefits.

Legal Compliance Recruitment Employee Development Payroll Administration HR Policies Employment Management Performance Management Benefits

Supply Chain External Recruitment Specialist

Tumaini Consulting

Jan 2022 - May 2022 (4 months)

Focused on sourcing and interviewing candidates for financial market positions. Managed candidate marketing and prepared advertisements to attract talent.

Recruitment Candidate Sourcing Interviewing Talent Acquisition Market Research Presentation Skills Advertising

HR Administrator

Food Lover’s Market, Grocery DC

Mar 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Managed employee onboarding, leave management, and payroll data in a food retail distribution environment. Assisted with recruitment and handled employee relations issues.

Onboarding Leave Management Payroll Administration Recruitment Employee Relations Employee Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

2023 - 2024

Pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, focusing on understanding workplace behavior and improving employee performance and well-being.