Graduate Human Resources Assistant

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Fully remote position

Comprehensive HR training

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Human Resources Assistant to join the team in a fully remote role. The position offers a strong start to an HR career, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and HR projects while collaborating with the HR manager and team members.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and confidentiality in a virtual environment, with comprehensive training and a focus on employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, business administration, or related field.
• Understanding of basic HR principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment, including posting jobs, screening applications, and scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding of new employees for smooth transitions.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HR information system.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of HR reports and presentations.
• Support planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and empathetic Graduate Human Resources Assistant to join their team remotely. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals passionate about people operations to begin their HR career, supporting a wide range of HR functions. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and HR projects, working closely with the HR manager and team members. This fully remote role allows for flexibility while requiring strong organizational and communication skills to effectively support the workforce. Embrace this chance to grow your HR expertise in a supportive, virtual environment and make a real impact on employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment process, including posting jobs, screening applications, and scheduling interviews.
• Support the onboarding of new employees, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HR information system.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of HR reports and presentations.
• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Understanding of basic HR principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary.
• Fully remote position based in South Africa .
• Comprehensive training in HR functions and best practices.
• Opportunity to contribute to shaping the employee experience.
• A supportive and inclusive virtual team environment.