HR Officer - Recruitment & Onboarding

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical aid and provident fund

Paid annual leave

Professional development and training

Work from home stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive HR Officer specializing in Recruitment & Onboarding to join a dynamic non-profit. This fully remote role allows you to manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires.

You will partner with hiring managers, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, develop onboarding programs, and maintain accurate HR data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in HR/Business or related field.
• 1–3 years of recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR administration experience.
• Proven experience managing the full recruitment cycle.
• Familiarity with ATS and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor laws relevant to recruitment and employment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities remotely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Experience in developing and delivering onboarding programs is a plus.
• Proactive, positive attitude toward supporting candidates and new hires.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including advertising, screening, and interviews.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Conduct initial screenings and assessments to evaluate fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to forecast staffing needs and strategies.
• Prepare and extend job offers with competitive compensation.
• Develop and deliver onboarding programs for new hires.
• Maintain accurate candidate and new hire data in HR systems.
• Organize and facilitate virtual recruitment events and job fairs.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment and onboarding legislation and policies.
• Support HR team with administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR administration

ATS/HRIS

MS Office / Google Workspace

Communication

Organization

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic non-profit organization focused on community development, is seeking a proactive and organized HR Officer specializing in Recruitment & Onboarding to join their team. This position is fully remote, enabling you to contribute to impactful work from anywhere. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to facilitating a seamless onboarding experience for new team members. This role is critical in ensuring the organization attracts and retains passionate individuals aligned with its mission. If you are a results-driven HR professional with a passion for talent acquisition and creating excellent first impressions, this remote opportunity in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA is ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, screening applications, and coordinating interviews.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and assessments to evaluate qualifications and fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Prepare and extend job offers, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive onboarding programs for new employees to facilitate a smooth integration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and new hire data in the HR system.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating virtual recruitment events and job fairs.
• Ensure compliance with all recruitment and onboarding related legislation and organizational policies.
• Support the HR team with other administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR administration.
• Proven experience in managing the full recruitment cycle.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS.
• Excellent understanding of South African labor laws relevant to recruitment and employment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
• Experience in developing and delivering onboarding programs is a significant advantage.
• A proactive and positive attitude towards supporting candidates and new hires.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Contribution to medical aid and provident fund.
• Paid annual leave and public holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A chance to make a real difference in the non-profit sector.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Exposure to diverse roles within the organization.
• Work from home stipend for office setup.