HR Compliance & Records Specialist – Onboarding & Audits

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an HR Coordinator with a strong compliance focus to join the team. You will help maintain records, assist with audits, and ensure HR processes meet legal requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in HR admin, strong knowledge of SA labor laws, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. This role requires confidentiality and a detail-oriented, organized approach.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's in HR or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in HR admin or coordination.
• Solid understanding of HR compliance and SA labor laws.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and data management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Based in Pietermaritzburg or able to commute.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records for accuracy and compliance.
• Support audits and ensure HR documentation meets legal requirements.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding and policy administration.
• Respond to employee inquiries on HR policies.
• Support HR reporting and compliance training.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR compliance processes.

Skills

HR compliance

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HR/Business Admin degree

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an HR Coordinator with a strong compliance focus to join the team. You will help maintain records, assist with audits, and ensure HR processes meet legal requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in HR admin, strong knowledge of SA labor laws, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. This role requires confidentiality and a detail-oriented, organized approach.