HR Assistant (4 month Temp role - East London)

The Talent Room; East London; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 30 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive HR Assistant to enhance their recruitment efforts. This temporary role, lasting 4 months, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both administrative tasks and the talent acquisition process in a fast-paced environment. You will assist with end-to-end recruitment, maintain employee records, and support various HR initiatives. If you possess strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the organization's growth and culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition is essential.
• Prior experience in an HR or administrative support role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment processes including drafting job descriptions.
• Support the HR team with administrative tasks and daily operations.
• Coordinate training and employee engagement activities.

Skills

Recruitment

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Tools

MS Office

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Assistant with a strong background in recruitment to join their team.

This is a 4-month temporary role.

Location: In-office, East London

Start Date: 1 May 2025

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced HR environment and is ready to contribute to both administrative tasks and the talent acquisition process.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with end-to-end recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, posting adverts, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating feedback.
2. Support the HR team with administrative tasks and daily operations.
3. Maintain and update employee records in HR systems.
4. Help manage onboarding and offboarding procedures.
5. Draft HR documents, such as contracts and reference letters.
6. Coordinate training, development initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
7. Handle employee queries while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition is essential.
• Available immediately.
• Prior experience in an HR or administrative support role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or HR software.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.