HR Administrator (Fixed-Term Contract)

Confidential; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to broad HR activities

Job summary

CONFIDENTIAL is seeking a proactive HR Administrator in Johannesburg to support key HR processes across the employee lifecycle. The role covers talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations, HR compliance and people administration.

You will help create an efficient, compliant HR function, engage employees and support day-to-day HR operations, including training, records management and reporting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Diploma or degree in HR, industrial psychology, business administration or related field.
• Experience in HR Administration or HR Generalist support.
• Exposure to recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Strong MS Office skills and HR systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling and onboarding activities.
• Assist with job descriptions preparation and maintenance.
• Conduct pre-employment checks and support medical screening.
• Facilitate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees.
• Manage fixed-term contract administration, renewals and extensions.
• Support offboarding processes including exit interviews and documentation.
• Coordinate internship programs and reviews.
• Support training and development initiatives and maintain records.

Skills

HR Administration

Recruitment support

Onboarding

Data reporting

HR systems

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Diploma or Degree in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS/ATS

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to support the delivery of key Human Resources processes across the employee lifecycle. This role combines responsibilities in talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations, HR compliance, and people administration.

The successful candidate will contribute to creating an efficient and compliant HR function while supporting employee engagement, skills development initiatives, and day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle
  • Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities.
  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of job descriptions.
  • Conduct pre-employment checks and support medical screening processes where applicable.
  • Facilitate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees.
  • Manage fixed-term contract administration, including renewals and extensions.
  • Support offboarding processes, including exit interviews and related documentation.
  • Coordinate and monitor internship programmes and intern reviews.
• Learning & Development
  • Support training and development initiatives across the business.
  • Conduct training needs analyses and maintain development plans.
  • Manage training records, trackers, and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate statutory training submissions and compliance-related reporting.
  • Consolidate training data and prepare regular reports.
  • Monitor and support internship, bursary, and skills development programmes.
• HR Compliance & Employee Relations
  • Ensure HR processes comply with applicable labour legislation and employment equity requirements.
  • Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
  • Prepare HR reports, records, and employee documentation.
  • Assist with disciplinary, grievance, and employee relations matters.
  • Support employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
  • Promote an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
• HR Administration
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
  • Support compliance and reporting activities, including BBBEE-related administration.
  • Prepare meeting minutes and HR communications.
  • Provide general administrative support to the HR team and contribute to ad-hoc projects as required.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications
  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience
  • 1 year experience in an HR Administration or HR Generalist support role.
  • Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Exposure to learning and development administration would be advantageous.
  • Experience using HR systems and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is an advantage.
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Good analytical and reporting skills.
  • Working knowledge of BCEA and South African labour legislation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Personal Attributes
  • Proactive and solutions-oriented.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative and team-focused.
  • Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn.
  • Committed to delivering a high-quality employee experience.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits in line with the role and experience.