HR Administrator - Recruitment Support

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

On-the-job training

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized HR Administrator to support the recruitment function in Paarl, Western Cape. You will handle scheduling, candidate communications, ATS updates, and onboarding logistics, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process.

This role offers exposure to a dynamic hospitality recruitment environment and a chance to grow within the HR team while contributing to a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or diploma in HR/Business Admin or related field.
• Experience coordinating recruitment processes and scheduling.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the recruitment team.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate availability.
• Manage candidate communications and updates.
• Maintain ATS with candidate information and progress.
• Assist with offer letters and employment contracts.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires.
• Organise recruitment files and documentation.
• Generate basic recruitment reports (time-to-hire, source).
• Support job posting administration on multiple platforms.
• Assist HR with general administrative tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interview scheduling

Candidate communication

Data management

MS Office

ATS experience

Education

HR/Business Admin degree

Tools

ATS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing hospitality group, is seeking an organized and proactive HR Administrator to provide essential support to their recruitment function in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is crucial for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process, from initial requisition to onboarding. The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative skills, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of recruitment coordination. You will be responsible for scheduling interviews, managing candidate communication, maintaining recruitment databases, and assisting with onboarding logistics. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career in Human Resources within a vibrant and fast-paced industry. You will be an integral part of the HR team, ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Come and contribute to the success of our client in the scenic Paarl region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the recruitment team.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate availability with hiring managers.
• Manage candidate communication, including responding to inquiries and providing updates.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) with candidate information and progress.
• Assist with the preparation of offer letters and employment contracts.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including documentation and orientation.
• Organize and maintain recruitment files and documentation.
• Generate recruitment reports on key metrics such as time-to-hire and source of hire.
• Assist with job posting administration on various platforms.
• Support the HR team with general HR administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• A National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR administration or recruitment coordination.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and customer-service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is a plus for this role in Paarl, Western Cape .

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with standard benefits such as medical aid contributions and a provident fund.
• Employees benefit from on-the-job training and opportunities for skill development within the HR function.
• This role is based at our client's operations in Paarl, Western Cape , offering a stable work environment in a beautiful part of South Africa.
• Join a growing team and contribute to a positive employee experience.
• We offer a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning and career progression in Human Resources.
• Be part of a company that values its staff and provides a great place to work.