Remote HR Coordinator — Growth & Employee Experience

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Remote-friendly position

Home office setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive HR Coordinator to support operations remotely across South Africa. You will help with recruitment, onboarding, HR admin, and employee engagement, collaborating with the HR Manager to ensure smooth HR operations and a positive employee experience.

This remote-first role requires SA labor law knowledge, strong HRIS/MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with discretion and accuracy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in HR management or related field.
• 2-3 years in HR support or coordination.
• Solid knowledge of SA labor law.
• Proficient in HRIS and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment: postings, sourcing, screening, scheduling.
• Coordinate onboarding and ensure documentation.
• Maintain HR records and update HRIS.
• Advise employees and managers on HR policies.
• Assist benefits, leave, and HR processes.
• Support engagement initiatives and internal comms.
• Ensure compliance with SA labor law and policies.
• Prepare HR reports and documents.
• Assist HR Manager on projects.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture.

Skills

HR coordination

Recruitment support

Onboarding

HRIS

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive HR Coordinator to support operations remotely across South Africa. You will help with recruitment, onboarding, HR admin, and employee engagement, collaborating with the HR Manager to ensure smooth HR operations and a positive employee experience.

This remote-first role requires SA labor law knowledge, strong HRIS/MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with discretion and accuracy in a dynamic environment.