HR Compliance & Records Coordinator – Pietermaritzburg

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Coordinator in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal to ensure compliant HR practices and accurate records. The role focuses on audits, policy administration, onboarding/offboarding, and responding to policy questions while maintaining confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in HR coordination, strong knowledge of SA labour laws, and experience with HRIS and MS Office. Based in Pietermaritzburg with emphasis on accuracy and integrity in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR/Business Administration.
• Minimum 2 years in an HR administrative or coordination role.
• Solid understanding of HR compliance and South African labour laws.
• Experience with HRIS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethics.
• Must be based in Pietermaritzburg or able to commute.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and updating employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support the HR team in preparing for and conducting internal and external compliance audits.
• Ensure all HR documentation and processes meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are communicated and understood.
• Help manage the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all compliance steps are completed.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and compliance matters.
• Support the HR Manager in developing and implementing compliance training programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and employee records.
• Assist with HR reporting, particularly related to compliance metrics.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR compliance processes.

Skills

HR compliance

Data accuracy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an HR Coordinator in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal to ensure compliant HR practices and accurate records. The role focuses on audits, policy administration, onboarding/offboarding, and responding to policy questions while maintaining confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in HR coordination, strong knowledge of SA labour laws, and experience with HRIS and MS Office. Based in Pietermaritzburg with emphasis on accuracy and integrity in a collaborative team.