Graduate HR Administrator

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Professional certifications

Medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a proactive Graduate HR Administrator to support the HR department in recruitment, onboarding, HR records, and payroll administration. This role offers learning opportunities and exposure to all HR aspects within the Polokwane region.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong organization, attention to detail, and discretion, able to work across HR functions in a collaborative team with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Understanding of HR principles and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment: posting jobs, screening, scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding and offboarding of employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS system.
• Assist in benefits and payroll processing.
• Respond to employee queries on HR policies.
• Help organize and facilitate employee training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies.

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing manufacturing company, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Graduate HR Administrator to support their Human Resources department in **Polokwane, Limpopo**. This is an ideal role for a recent graduate passionate about people management and HR processes. You will be involved in various HR functions, including recruitment support, employee onboarding, maintaining HR records, and assisting with payroll administration. This position offers significant learning opportunities in a supportive environment, allowing you to build a strong foundation in human resources practices within the **Polokwane** region. Our client is committed to fostering professional growth and providing exposure to all aspects of HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the end-to-end recruitment process, including posting jobs, screening applications, and scheduling interviews.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of employees.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system.
• Assist in the administration of benefits and payroll processing.
• Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Help organize and facilitate employee training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Understanding of HR principles and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with HR Information Systems (HRIS) is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion in **Polokwane, Limpopo**.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and pension fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and HR certifications.
• Gain hands-on experience across multiple HR functions.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Career advancement prospects within the organization.