Graduate Human Resources Assistant (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate salary

Remote work flexibility

Comprehensive training

Mentorship from HR professionals

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking organized and enthusiastic Graduate Human Resources Assistants for a fully remote position. You will support recruitment, onboarding, record management and administrative tasks while maintaining high confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related fields, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training, mentorship and remote-work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, psychology, business admin, or related field.
• Understanding of basic HR principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes including posting jobs, screening resumes and interviews scheduling.
• Support onboarding and offboarding for new and departing employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.
• Respond to HR policy and procedure inquiries from employees.
• Assist in organizing HR events and training sessions.
• Provide general administrative support to HR.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, psychology, business admin, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking organized and enthusiastic Graduate Human Resources Assistants to join their HR team in a fully remote capacity. This role is perfect for recent graduates interested in starting a career in Human Resources. You will assist with various HR functions, including recruitment support, employee onboarding, record management, and administrative tasks. We are looking for individuals with excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of confidentiality, and a keen interest in supporting the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting jobs, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding processes for new and departing employees.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR systems.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in organizing HR events and training sessions.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Understanding of basic HR principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive training and exposure to all facets of HR.
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and future HR certifications.
• A supportive and inclusive virtual team environment.