Graduate HR Assistant – Onboarding & People Ops

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

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.