Remote HR Administrator - Onboarding & Payroll Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Medical aid contributions

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive HR Administrator to provide comprehensive generalist support from a remote workspace.

You will manage employee records in the HRIS, assist onboarding, support payroll, and respond to HR policy inquiries, while upholding privacy and accuracy. This entry‑point role offers exposure to benefits administration, reporting, and training logistics in a collaborative, flexible environment that supports ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in HR/Business Administration or related field.
• 2+ years HR admin or support experience required.
• Strong understanding of HR principles and practices.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel).
• Experience with HRIS systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS system.
• Assist onboarding processes for new hires and orientation.
• Provide payroll support including data entry and verification.
• Respond to HR policy, benefits, and procedure inquiries.
• Assist with administration of employee benefits programs.

Skills

HR knowledge

Organization

Communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive HR Administrator to provide comprehensive generalist support from a remote workspace.

You will manage employee records in the HRIS, assist onboarding, support payroll, and respond to HR policy inquiries, while upholding privacy and accuracy. This entry‑point role offers exposure to benefits administration, reporting, and training logistics in a collaborative, flexible environment that supports ongoing professional development.