Graduate HR Assistant

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and onboarding

Career progression opportunities

Supportive, people-focused work enviro

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate HR Assistant in Upington to support the HR department across recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. This entry role offers a solid foundation for a career in human resources with hands-on experience.

You will handle administrative tasks, maintain confidential records, and contribute to HR initiatives while learning and growing within a people-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, psychology, business administration or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes including posting vacancies, screening resumes and scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding and offboarding for new and departing employees.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, training programs and employee events.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Professional demeanor

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/psychology/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Graduate HR Assistant to support their Human Resources department in Upington. This role provides an excellent foundation for a career in Human Resources, involving administrative support for various HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and onboarding. You will contribute to maintaining a positive and efficient work environment by ensuring smooth HR operations. We are committed to developing our HR talent and offer opportunities for learning and growth within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job vacancies, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding processes for new and departing employees.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, training programs, and employee events.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive training in HR practices and systems.
• Exposure to a wide range of HR functions and organizational development.
• Opportunities for further qualifications and career progression within HR.
• A supportive and people-focused work environment.