Graduate HR Assistant

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Comprehensive training in HR practices

Exposure to all facets of HR

Supportive HR team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Graduate HR Assistant to support the HR department across recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration. This entry-level role offers practical experience in a growing company and a chance to contribute to a positive employee experience.

You will work closely with the HR team, handling documentation, HRIS updates, and basic policy inquiries while developing professional HR skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Psychology, Business Admin or related field.
• Basic HR principles and practices understood.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes: posting jobs, screening resumes, scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding of new employees with documentation.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS updates.
• Provide admin support to HR team (correspondence, reports).
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and events.
• Respond to basic inquiries about HR policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and people-focused Graduate HR Assistant to support their Human Resources department in East London . This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain practical experience in various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of HR processes and contributing to a positive employee experience. If you are passionate about human resources and eager to learn and grow within a supportive corporate environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Support the onboarding of new employees, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.
• Maintain employee records and update the HR information system (HRIS).
• Provide administrative support to the HR team, such as preparing correspondence and reports.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and events.
• Respond to basic employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Understanding of basic HR principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits.
• Comprehensive training in HR practices and systems.
• Exposure to all facets of Human Resources within a growing company.
• A supportive and professional HR team environment in East London .
• Opportunities for professional development and further HR qualifications.