Melanie Ballee
Alberton
Summary
Dedicated HR professional with expertise in effective communication, recruitment and onboarding, and documentation and compliance. Proven track record in managing employee relations, training administration, payroll and benefits management, and industrial relations. Committed to fostering a positive work environment and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting organisational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
HR Coordinator
Composite Conveyor Rollers
- 01.2026
- Prepared employment offers and contracts.
- Managed industrial relations: organized hearings, drafted disciplinary notices, and supported managers during enquiries.
- Oversaw onboarding of new employees and biometric setup.
- Administered payroll for 150 weekly and monthly shift employees:
- Time & attendance (Ezi Time Solutions)
- Leave capturing and reporting
- Income/deduction processing
- Payroll checks and submission (Sage Pastel)
- Handled payroll queries and statutory submissions (EMP201, UIF, third-party payments).
- Reported weekly on IR, IODs, and overtime hours.
- Managed WCA incident reporting.
HR Officer
Fermel (Pty) Ltd
05.2014 - 04.2025
- Partnered with line managers to develop accurate job specifications.
- Coordinated recruitment via Careers24 and Simplify HR.
- Managed onboarding: offers, contracts, dummy payslips (Sage People), and induction sessions.
- Oversaw compliance: employee transfers, salary adjustments, and qualification verification (MIE).
- Supported industrial relations: hearings, disciplinary notices, CCMA packs, and weekly IR/BEE reports.
- Implemented employee programs: Merseta learnerships, Yes4Youth, and wellness initiatives.
- Conducted salary costing and adjustments in line with company policies.
- Assisted payroll with time and attendance (Jarrison) for learners and transport subsidiaries.
- Represented HR in annual advisory meetings with PSG and Discovery on medical aid and provident fund performance.
- Resigned
HR Administrator
Fermel
11.2008 - 05.2014
- Conducted employee inductions and supported performance management.
- Drafted contracts, processed salary modifications, and prepared dummy payslips.
- Managed recruitment: posted vacancies, screened CVs, and participated in interviews.
- Processed WCA claims, verified trade certificates (SAQA), and facilitated provident fund withdrawals.
- Administered employee benefits including disability and maternity claims (Momentum, MEIBC).
Medical Receptionist
Dr Kriger & Partners
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Scheduled appointments and managed cancellations.
- Served as first point of contact for patients and inquiries.
- Maintained electronic health records and coordinated insurance verification.
Medical Receptionist
Dr TJ Nel Inc.
10.2006 - 07.2007
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient coordination.
- Maintained accurate patient records and verified insurance eligibility.
- Supported communication between staff and patients.
Education
Matric -
Greytown High School
ENA - undefined
Midlands Nursing School
UNISA - undefined
HR Studies
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Documentation & Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Training Administration
- Payroll & Benefits Management
- Industrial Relations
Personal Information
- Driver’s License: Code 08
- Date of Birth: 12 Oct 1987
- Nationality: South African
- Race: Indian
- References available on request
Timeline
HR Officer
Fermel (Pty) Ltd
05.2014 - 04.2025
HR Administrator
Fermel
11.2008 - 05.2014
Medical Receptionist
Dr Kriger & Partners
08.2007 - 11.2008
Medical Receptionist
Dr TJ Nel Inc.
10.2006 - 07.2007
HR Coordinator
Composite Conveyor Rollers
- 01.2026
ENA - undefined
Midlands Nursing School
UNISA - undefined
HR Studies
Matric -
Greytown High School