HR Assistant (PTA)

The Talent Room

Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Job summary

The Talent Room is seeking a proactive HR Assistant/Administrator to provide essential support to the HR department in Pretoria. Responsibilities include maintaining employee records, managing HR documentation, coordinating recruitment processes, and assisting with onboarding and induction of new hires.

Ideal candidates will have Grade 12, strong MS Office skills, and a professional, confidential approach. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy HR

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • HR qualification advantageous
  • Previous HR Assistant/Administrator experience
  • 12 years HR administration experience preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Office knowledge (Word & Excel)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee information

Responsibilities

  • Provide general administrative support to the HR department
  • Maintain and update employee records and personnel files
  • Assist with HR documentation and recruitment administration
  • Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates
  • Assist with onboarding and induction of new employees
  • Capture and maintain employee information on HR systems
  • Assist with leave, attendance and other employee administration
  • Assist with HR reports and data capturing
  • Support employee queries and direct to HR personnel
  • Assist with training and development administration
  • Ensure HR documentation is handled confidentially and professionally
  • Perform general HR and office administration as required

Skills

HR administration
Communication
Confidentiality
Organisational skills
Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 / Matric
HR qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric Relevant Human Resources qualification will be advantageous Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator or similar HR support role 12 years HR administration experience preferred Good knowledge of Microsoft Office , especially Word and Excel Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong administrative and organisational skills Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee information Professional and approachable manner Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support to the HR department Maintain and update employee records and personnel files Assist with the preparation and processing of HR documentation Assist with recruitment and selection administration Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates Assist with onboarding and induction of new employees Capture and maintain employee information on HR systems Assist with leave, attendance and other employee administration Assist with drafting employment-related correspondence and documentation Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records Assist with HR reports and data capturing Support employee queries and direct them to the relevant HR personnel Assist with training and development administration Ensure HR documentation is handled confidentially and professionally Perform general HR and office administration as required

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